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A   TREATISE 


ON 


TH  E    HORSE 


AND 


HIS    DISEASES, 

ILLUSTRATED. 


CONTAINING  AK   "INDEX   OP   DISEASES,"    WHICH  GIVES    THE    SYMPTOMS,   CAUSE,   AND  THE 
BEST  TREATMENT  OF  EACH;   A  TABLE  GIVING  ALL  THE  PRINCIPAL  DRUGS  USED  FOK 
THE  HORSE,   WITH  THE  ORDINARY  DOSE,  EFFECTS,  AND  ANTIDOTE   WHEN  A 
POISON  ;     A    TABLE    WITH  AN  ENGRAVING   OF  THE   HORSE'S  TEETH 
AT  DIFFERENT  AGES,  WITH  RULES  FOR    TELLING    THE   AGE 
.    OP  THE  HORSE  ;     A  VALUABLE  COLLECTION    OF    RE- 
CEIPTS,   AND     MUCH    OTHER    VALUABLE 
INFORMATION. 


DE.   B.   J.   KENDALL    &    CO., 

ENOSBURGH    FALLS,   \'T. 


REVISED    EDITION. 


CHICAGO : 
Rand,  McNallt  &  Co.,  Printers  and  Engravers. 

1884. 


1^ 


PREFACE. 


It  has  been  one  of  our  greatest  aims,  in  preparing  matter  for  tins  book. 
to  make  it  as  plain  as  possible  for  non-professional  readers,  and  to  give  them 
information  which  is  of  the  greatest  importance  to  horsemen,  and  yet  avoid 
all  technical  terms  as  much  as  possible,  and  also  condense  the  book  as  much 
as  we  can  without  leaving  out  the  real  essential  information  in  treating  each 
subject. 

It  contains  an  Index  of  Diseases,  giving  a  description  of  each,  with  causes, 
symptoms  and  treatment.  Also,  a  large  collection  of  Valuable  Receipts,  of 
which  many  single  receipts  are  worth,  to  every  horse  owner,  several  times  the 
price  of  the  book. 

The  treatment  given  for  each  disease  can  be  relied  on  as  being  the  best. 
To  aid  non-professional  horse  owners,  in  deciding  what  the  disease  may  be, 
we  give  engravings  which  show  the  positions  taken  in  the  different  stages  of 
diseases,  and  which  are  of  great  value  in  coming  to  a  positive  conclusion  as 
to  the  nature  of  the  disease. 


EXPLANATION. 


1.  Forehead. 

2.  Jaw. 

3.  Throat. 

4.  Breast. 

5.  Shoulder. 

6.  Arm. 

7.  Large  Pastern. 

8.  Small  Pastern. 

9.  Withers. 
10.  Back. 


11. 

Loin. 

12. 

Hip. 

13. 

Stifle. 

14. 

Thigh. 

15. 

Hamstring. 

16. 

Point  of  the  Hock 

17. 

Hock. 

18. 

Croup  or  Rump. 

19. 

Dock. 

20. 

Cannon-Bones. 

INDEX   OF  DISEASES. 


ABSCESS  OF  THE  BRAIN  is  caused  by  some  injury  to  the  head. 

Symptoms. — Refuses  food  ;  acts  dull  ;  a  slight  oozing  from  a  trivial 
injury  upon  the  skull  ;  the  animal  is  prostrated,  and  while  lying  down  con- 
tinues to  knock  his  head  against  the  ground  violently  until  death  ensues. 

Treatment. — No  treatment  is  of  any  service. 

ABDOMINAL  DROPSY  is  usually  the  result  of  chronic  inflammation 
of  the  bowels. 

Symptoms. — Head  hanging  ;  mouth  dry  ;  membranes  look  pale  ;  pulse 
hard.  If  the  horse  turns  about  suddenly  the  act  will  elicit  a  grunt.  Press- 
ure on  the  abdomen  will  cause  him  to  groan.  A  lack  of  spirits  ;  lies  down 
constantly  if  left  to  himself  ;  is  restless,  thirsty,  no  appetite  ;  is  w^eak, 
abdomen  enlarged  yet  the  horse  quite  thin  in  flesh,  hide-bound  and  con- 
stipated.    One  of  the  legs  and  the  sheath  are  sometimes  swelled. 

Treatment. — Begin  the  treatment  as  soon  as  you  can  decide  as  to  the 
nature  of  the  disease.  Give,  night  and  morning,  20  grs.  extract  of  belladonna, 
10  grs.  sulphate  of  quinine,  35  grs.  iodide  of  iron,  -J  gr.  strychnia.  Mix, 
and  give  at  each  dose.  Mix  5  ozs.  tincture  of  iodine  and  2  ozs.  croton  oil, 
and  apply  a  little  to  a  portion  of  the  abdomen  by  rubbing  down  to  the  skin 
and  shifting  to  a  different  location  when  the  skin  becomes  sore.  Some  cases 
are  incurable. 

BOTS. — The  stomach  seems  to  be  the  natural  nursery  for  the  protection 
and  the  propagation  of  the  stomach  bot.  When  the  eggs  have  remained  in 
the  stomach  for  a  year  they  become  a  perfect  chrysalis  (that  is,  the  form  of 
a  butterfly  before  it  reaches  the  winged  state),  and  then  they  release  their 
hold  of  the  stomach  and  are  expelled  with  the  dung.  It  will  be  provided 
with  wings  in  a  short  time,  and  will  fly  about  commencing  the  propagation, 
of  its  species  which  passes  through  the  same  period  of  incubation, 

(3) 


BOTS. 


They  are  of  two  kinds,  stomach  and  fundament  bots.  The  stomach 
bots  are  the  result  of  turning  horses  into  pasture  in  the  summer  months, 
and  are  produced  from  the  eggs  laid  on  the  fore  legs  of  the  horse  by  the 
bot  fly. 

Symptoms  are  an  unthrifty  coat,  and  loss  of  flesh  after  running;  out  to 
pasture. 

All  horses  which  van  ?"t  to 
grass  are  quite  sure  to  liave  bots 
in  their  stomachs,  and  as  there  is 
so  much  misconception  about 
bots  and  their  destructiveness  to 
horses  we  copj^  the  result  of  a 
series  of  experiments  with  bots 
three-fourths  grown. 

When  immersed  in  rum  they 
live  twenty-five  hours  ;  decoc- 
tion of  tobacco,  eleven  hours  ; 
strong  oil  of  vitriol,  two  hours 
eighteen  minutes  ;  essential  oil  of 
mint,  two  hours  five  minutes. 
Were  immersed  without  appar- 
ent injury,  in  spirits  of  camphor, 
ten  hours ;  fish  oil,  forty-nine 
hours;  tincture  aloes,  ten  hours; 
in  brine,  ten  hours  ;  solution  in- 
digo, 10  hours.  A  number  of 
small  bots,  with  one  that  was  full 
grown,  were  immersed  in  a 
strong  solution  of  corrosive  sub- 
limate, one  of  the  most  powerful 
poisons  ;  the  small  ones  died  in  one  hour,  but  the  full  grown  one  was  taken 
out  of  the  solution,  six  hours  after  its  immersion,  apparently  unhurt. 

It  will  be  seen  by  the  above  experiments,  that  no  medicine  can  be  given 
which  will  affect  the  bot,  that  will  not  destroy  the  coating  of  the  stomach, 
and  injure  or  kill  the  horse.  No  veterinary  surgeon  can  distinguish  the 
symptoms  of  bots  from  those  of  colic.  In  fact,  there  is  but  little  doubt  that 
ninety-nine  out  of  every  one  hundred  cases  of  belly  ache  are  no  more  nor 
less  than  colic  and  not  bots,  and  should  be  treated  as  we  direct  in  the 
treatment  of  colic. 

Treat  inent.— The  general  condition  of  the  horse  should  be  improved, 
so  that  the  debilitating  effects  of  the  bots  may  not  interfere  with  the 
general    health    of    the    horse.      It    is    generally    considered    impossible 


No.  1. 


The  female  fly  about  to  deposit  an  egg 

The  male  fly. 

The  egg  its  natural  size. 

The  egg  magnified. 

The  newly  hatched  bot. 

The  bot  fully  grown. 

The  head  of  a  bot  magnified. 

The  chrysalis. 


[XFLAMMATION    OF    THE    BOWELS. 


No.  1.  The  female  about  to  deposit  an  egg. 

"  2.  The  egg  magnified. 

"■  3.  The  bot. 

"  4.  The  chrysalis. 

''  5.  The  male  fly. 


to  expel  or  destroy  the  bots. 
Give  the  following  tonic  med- 
icines to  improve  the  general 
condition  •.  pulv.  gentian  i 
lb.,  pulv.  copperas  i  lb.,  pulv, 
fenugreek  i  lb,,  pulv.  elecam- 
pane i  R).  Mix  well,  and  give 
a  large  tablespoonful  once  a 
day. 

Fundament  Bot.  —  Like  the 
stomach  bot,  this  is  also  the 
result  of  running  out  to  grass. 
Instead  of  the  eggs  being  de- 
posited on  the  legs  they  are 
deposited  on  the  lips  of  the 
horse.  They  are  found  in  the 
rectum,  and  often  seen  about 
the  anus  and  under  the  tail. 

Treatment. — Injections  of  raw 
linseed  oil,  or  of  tobacco  smoke. 


BOWELS,  INFLAlVrMATION  OF.— The  symptoms  are  very  severe 
pain  in  the  belly,  varying  from  those  of  colic  in  being  a  continuous  pain 
(while  in  colic  there  are  intervals  of  rest  from  pain),  rolling,  pawing,  sweat- 
ing, rapid  breathing  with  an  inclination  to  shift  about,  with  great  fever  and 
■excitement.  The  disease  comes  on  more  gradually  than  colic  (which  see), 
legs  and  ears  cold,  belly  tender  and  painful  on  pressure.  (See  cut  for  posi- 
tion of  nose,  etc.) 

Causes.  —  Constipation,  exposure  to 
cold,  drinking  cold  water  in  large  quan- 
tities when  hot,  hard  driving,  diarrhoea, 
and  as  a  sequel  to  colic. 

The  above  named  causes,  when  occur- 
ring in  a  horse  predisposed  to  the  disease, 
are  quite  liable  to  bring  it  on. 

Treatment.— If  the  cause  is  constipa- 
tion, give  a  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil,  and, 
if  necessary,  add  from  four  to  six  drops 
croton  oil.  If  the  cause  is  over-purging, 
give  an  ounce  and  a  half  of  tincture  of  opium  in  a  half  pint  of  water.    If 


GENERAL     SYMPTOM    OF 
DOMINAL    IRRITATION. 


AB- 


6  BRONCHITIS. 

the  cause  should  be  other  than  costiveness  or  diarrhoea,  give  thirty  drops  of  the 
tincture  of  aconite  root,  and  repeat  it  in  two  hours.  Apply  blankets,  wrung 
out  of  hot  water,  to  the  belly,  and  renew  them  every  fifteen  minutes. 
Give  injections  of  warm  (not  hot)  water,  castile  soap,  and  a  handful  of 
table  salt  every  half  hour  until  the  bowels  move  some.  There  is  a  diversity 
of  opinion  in  regard  to  bleeding.  It  is  my  opinion  that  it  is  of  doubtful 
utility  in  this  disease. 

BRONCHITIS. — This  disease  consists  in  an  inflammation  of  the  air 
passages  of  the  lungs.  It  is  a  very  common  disease  among  horses,  and  is 
sometimes  confounded  with  inflammation  of  the  lungs  (or  lung  fever),  dis- 
tempers and  colds. 

Symptoms. — Begins  with  a  chill,  fever,  harsh  cough,  labored  breathing, 
mouth  hot  and  dry,  with  loss  of  appetite,  and  in  one  or  two  days  a  discharge 
from  the  nostrils  will  be  observed. 

Treatment.— Give  the  horse  a  good,  comfortable  place  (not  too  close  nor 
the  reverse).  Give  fifteen  to  twenty  drops  tincture  of  aconite  root,  and  re- 
peat every  four  hours  until  six  doses  have  been  given,  which  will  probably 
relieve  the  fever.  Let  the  horse  have  plenty  of  cold  water  to  drink.  We 
would  discourage  the  idea  of  bleeding,  as  it  would  be  more  likely  to  do 
harm  than  good. 

After  the  fever  has  subsided  (which  will  probably  be  about  the  second 
day),  give  a  few  powders  of  the  following :  Mix  pulv.  licorice  root,  pulv. 
fenugreek  and  pulv.  gentian,  tw^o  ounces  of  each,  and  divide  into  six  pow- 
ders and  give  in  feed  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Chronic  Bronchitis  is  the  result  of  bad  treatment  of  acute  bronchitis, 
and  when  the  attack  has  been  prolonged  for  some  time. 

Symptoms.— A  cough  which  seems  to  be  confirmed,  with  discharge  from 
the  nostrils,  and  cough  worse  after  drinking  and  in  the  morning. 

TreatTuent.-Take  of  pulv.  gentian  and  pulv.  sulphate  of  iron,  eight 
ounces  each.  Mix  thoroughly  and  divide  into  thirty-five  powders  and  feed 
twice  a  day  until  all  has  been  given ;  then  make  an  ointment  of  red  iodide 
of  mercury,  one  drachm,  lard,  one  ounce,  thoroughly  mixed  together. 
Apply  the  above  named  ointment  down  the  course  of  the  windpipe,  and  the 
next  day  apply  sweet  oil  or  lard  to  keep  the  skin  from  cracking.  Repeat 
the  application  of  the  ointment  in  one  week. 

BURNS  AND  SCALDS.— When  the  burn  is  so  deep  as  to  destroy  the 
skin  and  superficial  tissues,  we  w^ould  recommend  raw  linseed  oil,  applied 
with  bandages,  to  protect  the  parts  from  the  air,  and  allowed  to  remain  for 
several  days. 

But  when  the  skin  is  not  destroyed  we  have  found  that  ' '  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  "  is  an  excellent  remedy  for  such  burns  on  man ;  so  we  feel  certain  it 
will  work  equally  well  on  any  animal. 


CAPPED    ELBOW.  7 

CALLUS. — A  callus  is  a  thickening  of  the  cuticle  or  of  any  soft  part, 
caused  by  pressure  or  friction,  or  it  may  be  the  result  of  some  injury  which 
after  remaining  sore  for  some  time  finally  heals,  leaving  a  thick,  hard 
and  enlarged  surface  which  we  term  callus,  and  which  not  only  injures 
the  sale  of  the  horse  but  is  also  a  constant  "eye-sore"  to  the  owner. 

Treatment.— Wo,  can  only  recommend  one  course,  as  we  have  had  no 
experience  with  any  other  which  proved  successful,  and  that  is  to  apply 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  several  weeks,  as 
directed  for  spavin.  These  can  not  generally  be  removed  very  quickly,  yet 
if  the  above  plan  is  followed  out  it  is  sure  to  be  effectual. 

CAPPED  ELBOW.— (Shoe  Boil.)  This  enlargement  on  the  point  of 
the  elbow  is  on  the  side  of  the  chest  just  behind  the  shoulder.  It  is  a  tumor 
(or  sometimes  a  simple  abscess)  caused  by  direct  pressure  against  the  calk 
or  heel  of  the  shoe;  particularly  when  the  latter  is  allowed  to  protrude  too 
far  backward.  Pads  are  made  by  harness  makers  which  are  quite  useful  in 
protecting  the  parts  while  the  horse  is  lying. 

Treatment.— li  the  tumor  is  soft  and  shows  signs  of  containing  pus,  it 
would  be  well  to  open  it  and  allow  the  matter  to  escape.  Some  recom- 
mend that  the  tumor  be  dissected  out  with  a  knife  and  then  treated  as  any 
simple  wound  by  keeping  clean  until  it  heals.  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure" 
has  been  used  with  very  gratifying  results  for  Shoe  Boil.  It  should  be 
applied  twice  a  day  for  some  time,  the  same  as  when  it  is  desired  to  remove 
any  enlargement.  Some  get  an  idea  that  if  a  bottle  of  "Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  "  is  applied,  it  will  do  as  much  good  to  apply  the  whole  in  two  to  four 
days  as  to  be  as  many  weeks  in  using  it,  but  we  would  like  to  have  it 
remembered  that  it  takes  time  to  remove  any  enlargement,  and  especially  if 
it  has  existed  for  any  length  of  time,  therefore  we  say  it  is  not  so  much  in 
the  quantity  used  in  a  given  time  as  in  the  length  of  time  it  is  used.  We 
know  of  no  remedy  that  is  so  certain  to  remove  Shoe  Boil,  when  properly 
used,  as  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure." 

CAPPED  HOCK.— This  is  a  soft  swelling  on  the  point  of  the  hock 
joint.  It  is  caused  by  kicking  in  the  harness  or  stable,  or  by  being  kicked 
by  another  horse,  and  rarely  causes  any  lameness. 

Treatment. — Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  used  as  for  capped  elbow  is  a  safe 
and  sure  remedy. 

CAPPED  KNEE. — Caused  by  some  injury  to  the  knee. 

Symptoms. — A  soft  tumor  in  front  of  the  knee. 

Treatment.— li  left  alone  it  would  probably  burst  and  leave  a  perma- 
nent blemish.  If  the  tumor  is  hot,  bathe  first  with  cold  water  to  reduce  the 
heat,  or  bind  on  cloths  wet  with  cold  water  and  change  often,  then  apply 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  as  directed  for  capped  elbow. 


8 


COLIC. 


FIRST  STAGE   OF   SPASMODIC   COLIC. 


CAVTERY.— (Firing.)  This  cruel  and  inhuman  practice  is  one  which 
has  been  practiced  in  the  past,  and  perhaps  is  to  a  slight  degree  now,  but 
we  sincerely  believe  it  to  be  one  which  ought  to  be  forbidden  by  all  humane 
societies,  as  the  cases  which  are  benefited  are  very  few,  if  any,  that  could 
not  be  benefited  by  milder  and  more  humane  means.    (See  Firing  Horses.) 

COLIC— Colic  is  a  very  com- 
mon as  well  as  a  very  dangerous 
disease.  There  are  two  forms : 
Spasmodic  and  Flatulent  Colic. 
The  former  is  of  a  spasmodic  na- 
ture, and  will,  in  severe  cases,  run 
into  inflammation  of  the  bowels 
and  cause  speedy  death,  if  not  re- 
lieved. 

Causes  of  Spasmodic  Colic  are 
drinking  cold  water  when  in  a 
heated  condition,  costiveness,  un- 
wholesome food,  undue  quantity 
of  food,  etc. 

Symptoms.— The  horse  is  .suddenly  attacked  with  pain,  and  shows  evi- 
dence of  great  distress,  shifting  his  position  almost  constantly,  and 
manifestmg  a  desire  to  lie  down.  But  in  a  few  minutes  these  symptoms 
disappear,  and  the  horse  is  easy  for  a  short  time,  when  they  return  with 
increasing  severity  until  the  horse  can  not  be  kept  upon  his  feet. 

A  cold  sweat  generally  breaks  out  over  the  body.  The  legs  and  ears 
remain  at  about  the  natural  temperature. 

He  looks  around  to  his  flanks,  mostly  at  the  right  side,  as  if  pointing 
out  the  seat  of  the  disease,  scrapes  the  ground  with  his  forward  foot,  and 
will  almost  strike  his  belly  with  his  hind  foot. 

The  horse  heaves  at  the  flanks;  he 
kicks  and  rolls,  and  seems  much  excited, 
and  sometimes  acts  as  though  he  wanted 
to  make  water,  which  he  can  not  do,  on 
account  of  the  urethra  being  spasmodi- 
cally contracted.  This  symptom  need 
not  be  treated  (as  it  frequently  is),  for  as 
soon  as  the  horse  is  relieved  of  the  colic, 
he  will  pass  water  freely.  Therefore 
follow  the  treatment  we  give  on  next 
page,  and  relieve  the  colic  as  soon  as 
possible. 


SECOND   STAGE   OF   SPASMODIC 
COLIC 


COLIC. 


As  the  disease  advances  the  horse  will 
frequently  throw  himself  down  with  force, 
look  anxiously  at  the  sides  and  sometimes 
snap  with  his  teeth  at  his  sides,  and  strike 
upwards  with  his  hind  feet  as  they  do 
many  times  with  inflammation  of  the 
bowels. 


Colic. 


Symptoms  of 


Attacked  suddenly. 
Intervals  of  rest. 

Pulse  not  much  altered  in  the  early 
stage  of  the  disease. 

Rubbing  belly  gives  relief. 


THIRD   STAGE   OF   SPASMODIC 
COLIC. 

Inflammation  of  Bowels. 

Symptoms  come  on  gradually. 

In  constant  pain. 

Pulse  small   and   much   quickened, 

and    scarcely    to    be    felt   many 

times. 
Belly  quite  tender  and  sore  to  the 

touch. 
Ears  and  legs  cold. 


Ears  and  legs  of  natural  tempera- 
ture. 
Motion  gives  relief.  Motion  mcrcases  pam. 

Strength  scarcely  affected.  Strength  rapidly  failing. 

Treatment.  Relieve  the  pain  by  giving  one  ounce  sulphuric  ether,  two 
ounces  of  tincture  of  opium  (laudanum)  and  a  pint  of  raw  linseed  oil,  and.  if 
not  relieved  in  an  hour,  repeat  the  dose.  If  there  is  not  relief  in  a  reasona- 
ble length  of  time  after  the  second  dose  is  given,  some  recommend  bleeding 
from  six  to  ten  quarts  from  the  neck  vein,  but  we  think  it  is  rarely  neces- 
sary to  do  this.  Occasionally  walk  the  horse  about  to  excite  the  bowels  to 
action. 

The  following  mixture  is  said  to  be  very  good : 

Take  aromatic  spirits  of  ammonia  1  pint,  sulphuric  ether  1  pint, 
sweet  spirits  of  nitre  H  pints,  gum  opium  (made  line)  4  ounces,  cam- 
phor gum  4  ounces,  assafoetida  4  ounces.  Mix  all  together,  and  shake 
frequently  for  twelve  or  fifteen  days;  then  filter  or  strain  through  flannel, 
and  it  will  be  ready  for  use.  Dose— one  tablespoonful  in  a  little  water, 
repeated  in  thirty  minutes.  A  larger  dose  may  be  given  sometimes  in  very 
severe  cases. 

Another  excellent  remedy,  which  is  always  at  hand,  is  one  heaping  table- 
spoonful  of  saleratus  mixed  with  one  pint  of  milk,  and  given  at  one  dose. 

Always  begin  the  treatment  as  soon  as  possible. 

Flatulent  Colic,  Windy  Colic,  etc. — The  horse  is  uneasy,  hangs  the 
head,  and  exhibits  a  few  of  the  general  symptoms  of  spasmodic  colic  before 
there  is  any  enlargement  of  the  belly ;  but  more  particularly  after,  for  as 


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CORNS. 


FIRST   STAGES  OP  FLATULENT 
COLIC. 


soon  as  the  belly  swells  the  pawing  commences,  although  it  is  not  so  vio 
lent  as  in  spasmodic  colic. 

There  is  but  little  rolling  or  kicking  at  the  belly  as  in  spasmodic  colic, 
and  the  horse  is  not  inclined  to  move 
about  much.  After  from  one  to  four 
days  the  belly  becomes  much  in- 
creased in  size  (if  the  disease  is  not 
checked),  and  the  animal  becomes 
restless. 

Treatment. — Do  not  bleed  for  flat- 
ulent colic.  Try  an  injection  first,  and 
if  gas  or  wind  come  away  with  it,  the 
patient  will  most  likely  recover  soon ; 
but  if  no  benefit  is  derived  from  the 
injection,  give  the  remedies  as  recommended  for  spasmodic  colic.  Let  the 
horse  be  led  around  quietly  until  the  medicine  has  had  time  to  take  effect,  so  as 
to  prevent  his  falling  or  rolling,  as  it  might  cause  rupture  of  the  diaphragm. 

CORNS  appear  in  the  angle  of  the  hoof  near  the  heel,  and  are  generally 
caused  by  the  shoes  being  worn  too  long,  causing  the  shell  of  the  hoof  to 
grow  over  the  shoe,  which  allows  the  weight  to  press  upon  the  sole;  or  the 
shoe  gets  moved  from  its  proper  position,  or  perhaps  never  was  placed  there. 
As  a  general  rule,  the  production  of  corns  may  be  laid 
to  the  shoer. 

Upon  cutting  away  the  horn  there  will  be  found  a 
red  spot ;  but  if  very  bad,  the  color  will  be  a  dark 
purple,  and  it  will  be  deeper  seated. 

2'reatment. -^Dress  down  the  bruised  part  until  quite 
thin,  and  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  quite  freely,  and 
then  put  on  the  shoe,  so  fitted  that  there  will  be  no  pres- 
sure on  the  part.  Apply  the  Spavin  Cure  for  several 
days.  If  the  above  treatment  fails  (which  it  probably  will  not),  then  dress 
down  the  bruised  part,  thin  as  before,  and  apply  Kendall's  Blister  (which 
will  be  sent  by  mail  on  receipt  of  $1.00),  thoroughly  rubbed  in,  and  con- 
tinue to  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  as  recommended  in  treatment  of  bone 
spavin. 

CURB. — This  is  one  of  the  many  diseases  of  the  hock-joint,  and  consists 
of  an  enlargement  or  gradual  bulging  out  at  the  posterior  part  of  the  hock. 
(See  engraving. ) 

Cause. — Curb  is  generally  caused  by  a  strain  from  galloping  on  uneven 
ground,  wrenching  the  limb,  prancing  and  leaping,  etc.  It  is  one  of  the 
evils  which  occur  among  the  better  breed  of  horses.     Man  delights  in 


SITUATION  OF  A 
CORN. 


DEBILITY. 


11 


SOUIS'D  HOCK. 


CURB. 


CURB. 


BANDAGE. 


THE  SUREST  METHOD  OF  PRODUC- 
ING  CURB. 


showing  off  tlie  animal  he  is  mounted 
upon,  and  so  it  has  ever  been  with 
man,  woman  or  child  ;  they  are  always 
pleased  by  the  prancing  of  the  horse, 
which,  nevertheless,  is  a  very  fruitful 
cause  of  curb.  Pulling  horses  up  sud- 
denly on  their  haunches  is  asserted  to 
be  a  frequent  cause  of  curb. 

Treatment. — Perfect  rest  ;  if  hot, 
bandage  it  and  keep  it  constantly  wet 
with  cold  water  and  saltpetre  for  a  few 
days  until  the  inflammation  has  ceased, 
then  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two 
or  three  times  a  day,  and  rub  well  with 
the  hand.  In  some  cases  it  is  well  to 
apply  the  bandage  after  each  application 
of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  always  applying  the  bandage  as  smooth  as  pos- 
sible and  rather  tight.  In  very  bad  or  very  old  cases  we  would  recommend 
using  Kendall's  Blister,  as  directed  for  ring-bone. 

DEBILITY.— This  condition  accompanies  many  diseases  ;  for  this 
reason  anything  which  has  a  tendency  to  reduce  the  strength  of  the  horse 
should  be  avoided  while  treating  the  various  diseases,  especially  of  the 
chest. 

Symptoms  of  general  debility  are  swelling  of  the  legs,  breast,  belly  and 
sheath.     The  horse  is  very  weak,  and  staggers  as  he  walks. 

Causes  are  bleeding  in  treating  diseases,  starving,  and  insuflacient  and 
improper  diet  given  to  sick  horses  when  they  should  have  been  supported 
by  good  and  sufficient  food  during  their  sickness. 

Treatment.— G'lYQ  the  tonic  powders  which  we  recommend  under  the 
head  of  Bots,  once  or  twice  a  day,  with  a  liberal  amount  of  good  feed 
and  water,  and  allow  him  to  recover  wholly  before  putting  him  into  hard 
work. 


12 


DYSENTERY. 


DEFORMITIES  IN  YOUNG  COLTS,  are  usually  caused  by  an  insuf- 
ficient  nourishment ;  but  if  the  colt  is  taught  to  suck  milk  from  a  bottle  or 
something  else,  so  as  to  become  well  nourished,  deformities  of  the  limbs  will 
usually  be  removed. 

DIARRHOEA. — When  this  disease  is  not  attended  with  pain,  griping  or 
pawing,  as  in  colic,  it  will  generally  require  no  treatment,  but  if  it  con- 
tinues, and  the  horse  shows  signs  of  pain  oi  colic,  there  is  reason  for  the 
belief  that  there  is  some  irritating  poison  retained  in  the  bowels  Avhicli  does 
not  pass  away  in  the  excrement,     (See  Dysentery.) 

Treatment. — Treatment  that  will  allay  pain  is  demanded. 

Give  twenty  drops  of  tincture  of  aconite  root  in  a  little  water,  and 
follow  with  a  powder  as  given  below,  every  three  hours,  until  the  horse  is 
better.  Take  prepared  chalk,  5  drachms  ;  catechu,  pulverized,  1  drachm  ; 
pulverized  opium,  10  grains;  mix,  and  give  as  stated  above.  Give  plenty  of 
good  cold  water  to  drink. 

When  the  diarrhoea  is  better,  give  bran  mash  for  a  few  days,  and  add  a 
little  ground  flaxseed  if  convenient. 

DYSENTERY,  ACUTE.— This  disease  in  the  horse  is  very  violent, 
because  the  length  and  size  of  the  intestines  of  the  horse  render  any  disease 
within  them  a  very  serious  affair. 

Cause. — Acute  dysentery  is  caused  by  taking  some  acrid  substance  into 
the  stomach,  such  as  croton  oil  with  aloes,  which  produce  an  inflam- 
matory purgation  ;  or  from  the  injudicious  use  of  various  poisons,  such  as 
tartar  emetic,  corrosive  sublimate,  blue  vitriol,  arsenic,  etc. ,  etc.  Nearly  all 
of  these  substances  will  be  eaten  readily  if  mixed  with  the  grain,  therefore 
any  person  not  knowing  the 
proper  quantities  of  such  poi- 
sons to  give,  should  not  venture 
to  use  them. 

Symptoms  are  obscure  at 
the  commencement.  As  in 
nearly  all  disorders  of  the 
intestines,  so  in  this,  there  is 
pain  in  the  abdomen.  The 
pain  may  be  slight  at  first  or 
it  may  be  so  violent  as  to  be 
confounded  with  the  pangs 
of  colic  ;  the  thirst  is  excessive  ; 
the  stench  offensive. 

The  position  of  the  body,  as 
shown  in  the  engraving,  is 
expressive  of  abdominal  pain. 


SUFFEKI]SG  FROM    THE    EFFECTS  OF   A 
POWERFUL  POISON. 


DISTEMPER.  13 

Treatment  the  same  as  for  diarrhoea,  with  larger  doses  of  opium  when 
the  pain  is  violent.  Keep  the  horse  and  stable  clean,  and  give  the  horse 
good  care.  Do  not  be  concerned  about  the  bowels  if  they  do  not  move  at 
all  for  several  days. 

DISTEMPER.— (Strangles.)  This  form  of  sore  throat  is  characterized 
by  swelling  between  the  bones  of  the  lower  jaw,  which  terminates  in  an 
abscess. 

Cause. — A  specific  poison  in  the 
blood,  which  but  few  horses  escape. 
Treatment.  —  The  opinions  of 
different  veterinarians  vary  in  re- 
gard to  the  treatment,  some  recom- 
mending poultices  while  others 
forbid  it,  etc.,  but  the  following 
plan  is  undoubtedly  as  good  a  one 
as  any. 

Give  grass  or  soft  feed  and  but 

STRANGLES.  little,    if    any,  medicine,    and    if 

thought  best  to    do    anything  to 

hasten  the  suppuration  apply  warm  poultices,  or  some  like  blistering.     The 

appetite  will  return  when  the  abscess  breaks  or  is  opened. 

EPIZOOTIC. — This  disease  attacks  many  animals  at  the  same  time,  and 
originates  in  one  common  cause. 

Treatment. — A  few  years  ago,  when  nearly  every  horse  in  the  country  had 
this  disease,  hundreds  were  either  not  treated  at  all  or  improperly  treated, 
and  consequently  many  were  left  in  a  bad  condition,  which  they  did  not 
outgrow  for  months,  and  others  died  for  want  of  proper  treatment.  At 
this  time  I  Avas  called  upon  to  prescribe  for  many,  and  I  soon  found  that 
the  following  powders  were  the  very  best  thing  I  could  give :  Take  of  pulv. 
liquorice  1  lb.,  elecampane  1  lb,,  pulv.  fenugreek  U  lbs.,  pulv.  gentain  i  lb., 
pulv.  anise  seed  :^  lb.,  ginger  ^  lb.,  black  antimony  f  lb.,  pulv.  saltpetre  ^ 
lb.,  sulphur  -^  lb.,  epsom  salts  1  lb.,  pulv.  resin  I  lb.,  hard  wood  ashes  ^Ib., 
copperas  i  lb. ;  mix  well,  and  give  a  tablespoonful  three  times  a  day  at  first, 
and  then  only  twice  each  day. 

Every  horse  that  took  the  above  powders  recovered  fully,  and  none  were 
troubled  with  the  bad  after-effects  which  followed  many  that  received  no 
treatment. 

FARCY. — This  is  a  scrofulous  disease  affecting  the  horse. 

St^mptoms — The  hair  looks  rough  and  unhealthy;  one  of  the  legs  will 
generally  swell  to  a  very  large  size,  generally  the  fore  leg — hot  and  pain- 
ful— and  in  a  short  time  will  break  f)ut  in  small  running  sores,  discharging 
a  thin,  unhealthy  fluid,  and  sometimes  the  discharge  is  thicker. 


14  FIRING    HORSES. 

On  the  side  of  the  neck,  body  or  inside  of  the  leg  will  be  felt  a  thick  sub- 
stance under  the  skin  but  somewhat  elevated  and  hardened,  and  interrupted 
at  distances  with  a  small  sore  similar  to  that  on  the  leg.  In  some  cases  soft, 
puffy  swellings  will  be  found  about  many  parts  of  the  body. 

Cause. — Poorly  ventilated  stables  which  are  overcrowded  with  horses;  in- 
oculation from  the  virus  of  the  glandered  o^  farcied  horses,  and  this  virus 
producing  a  ferment  in  the  blood.  Absorption  of  pus  into  the  blood  is 
,  liable  to  produce  either  farcy,  glanders  or  some  other  zymotic  disease. 

Treatment. — Understanding  the  cause  of  this  disease  you  will  readily  see 
what  the  treatment  should  be — that  by  removing  the  cause  the  effects  will 
cease.  Give  a  tablespoonful  of  sulphite  (not  sulphate)  of  soda  twice  a 
day. 

This  remedy  will  stop  all  fermentation  and  purify  the  blood.  It  would 
be  well  to  continue  the  sulphite  of  soda  two  or  three  times  a  week  for  a  few 
weeks  after  the  horse  seems  to  be  well. 

After  leaving  off  the  sulphite  of  soda  give  the  tonic  powders  as  directed 
in  the  treatment  for  bots,  to  improve  the  general  condition  of  the  horse. 
Give  good  and  generous  feed. 

Another  plan  is  to  give  the  following  powders  once  or  twice  a  day: 
Take  sulphur,  8  ozs. ;  saltpetre,  4  ozs. ;  black  antimony,  2  ozs. ;  mix,  and  give 
one  tablespoonful. 

Another  mode  of  treating  this  disease  is  to  give  three  drachms  of  sul- 
phate of  copper  every  night,  in  the  food,  until  the  horse  refuses  to  eat. 
After  a  few  daj's,  repeat ;  but  if  the  case  is  bad,  give  the  medicine  as  a 
drench  in  water,  for  ten  days,  if  he  will  not  take  it  in  his  food. 

The  horse,  as  well  as  all  his  clothing  and  articles  used  in  feeding  him, 
should  be  removed  from  all  healthy  animals,  as  this  is  one  of  the  contagious 
diseases  of  the  horse. 

FIRING  HORSES.— I  can  fully  indorse  the  following  statements  of  Dr. 
Robt.  McClure  in  regard  to  this  inhuman  practice.  He  says:  "This  is  an 
operation  which  is  a  great  favorite,  and  in  much  repute  among  horse  doc- 
tors. For  my  part  I  think  it  not  only  cruel  and  barbarous,  but  unnecessary, 
doing  no  good  whatever,  and  in  many  cases  a  positive  injury,  the  effects 
of  which  will  never  disappear  from  the  legs  and  body  while  the  animal 
lives.  Firing  is  intended  by  its  advocates  to  prevent  and  cure  spavin,  curbs, 
sprains  and  ring-bones  by  scoring  the  parts  with  a  red  hot  iron  in  lines  over 
the  part  that  is  thought  will  he  diseased  or  is  already  so."    (See  Cautery.) 

FOOT  DISEASES.— iVa?)^cw^ar  disease.— {^Qd  engraving  on  cover  for 
location.) 

This  is  a  serious  disease,  and  is  sometimes  very  obscure  in  its  symp- 


FOUNDER.  15 

toms,  according  to  the  stage  of  the  disease.  Fortunately  this  disease  is  rarely- 
met  with,  but  it  is  a  fruitful  cause  of  permanent  lameness.  It  is  many 
times  attributed  to  some  difhculty  in  the  shoulder. 

Cause.— Hard  work  upon  pavements  causing  slight  inflammation  which 
is  neglected,  and  the  horse  kept  at  work  so  that  the  inflammation  continues 
until  it  ends  in  ulceration. 

Symptoms  are  obscure  and  yet  very  much  like  many  of  the  sjTiiptoms 
of  other  diseases  of  the  feet  and  legs  and  shoulders.  It  is  determined 
chiefly  by  an  undue  amount  of  heat  in  the  foot,  and  by  the  fact  that  no 
disease  can  be  found  elsewhere  or  of  a  different  character. 

Treatment. — Raise  the  foot  and  pour  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  to  the 
frog  and  the  back  part  of  the  foot  and  heel,  and  rub  it  well  up  into  the  hair, 
repeating  this  process  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  two  or  three  weeks,  or 
more,  if  necessary.  In  bad  cases,  if  the  lameness  does  not  subside  in  two  or 
three  weeks,  we  would  recommend  to  blister  as  recommended  for  ring-bone, 
and  follow  up  with  the  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  The  above  treatment 
lias  proved  to  be  the  most  satisfactory  of  any  treatment  known  to  us. 

Poultices  sometimes  relieve  the  pain. 

FOUNDER.  {Laminitis.) — This  disease  is  inflammation  of  the  sensitive 
laminae  of  the  foot,  of  which  there  are  two  kinds,  acute  and  chronic,  the 
latter  being  a  continuation  of  the  former.  The  acute  form  is  invariably 
cured,  if  properly  treated,  but  the  chronic  form  is  generally  considered 
incurable  ;  it  can  be  relieved  very  much,  but  the  feet  are  always  afterwards 
sore  and  tender  in  front. 

Cause. — Allowing  to  drink  cold  water,  when  overheated  and  tired  from 
overwork,  standing  in  the  cold  air  (or  where  the  wind  will  strike  the  horse) 
while  warm,  driving  through  a  river  while  warm,  long  and  hard  drives 
over  dry  roads,  etc. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  will  stand  upon  his  heels,  with  fore  feet  and  legs 
stretched  out  as  far  as  he  can  get  them  so  as  to  throw  the  weight  off  as  much 
as  possible  ;  and  he  can  scarcely  be  made  to  move.  The  horse  has 
fever  and  considerable  constitutional  disturbance,  in  the  acute  form  of  the 
•disease. 

Treatment  {of  acute  founder.)— Q'we  the  horse  a  good  bedding  of  straw, 
in  a  large,  well  ventilated  stall,  so  as  to  encourage  him  to  lie  down,  which, 
by  removing  the  weight  from  the  inflamed  parts,  will  relieve  his  sufferings 
very  much  and  assist  in  hastening  the  cure.  As  soon  as  his  bed  is  fixed,  give 
him  twenty  drops  of  the  tincture  of  aconite  root  in  a  half  pint  of  cold 
water,  poured  into  his  mouth  with  a  bottle  having  a  strong  neck,  and  repeat 
this  dose  every  four  hours  until  six  or  eight  doses  have  been  given.  Also 
apply  a  cloth  wet  in  ice- water  to  the  feet,  and  keep  wet  with  the  same  for 


16  CHRONIC    FOUNDER. 

several  hours  until  the  severe  pain  has  been  relieved.  Wet  the  cloths  often, 
and  continue  for  two  or  three  days,  or  longer  if  necessary.  Give  plenty  of 
cold  water  to  drink.  The  above  treatment  should  be  adopted  as  soon  as. 
possible  after  the  horse  has  been  attacked  with  founder.  Let  the  horse  have 
rest  until  he  has  fully  recovered.  Give  grass  or  mashes  for  two  or  three 
days,  and  then  give  a  good  and  fair  amount  of  feed. 

After  the  treatment  recommended  above,  if  there  should  still  be  tender- 
ness, we  would  recommend  the  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  remove  it^ 
as  directed  for  foot  diseases. 

Although  bleeding  is  quite  strongly  recommended  by  some,  yet  I  am 
firmly  of  the  opinion  that  the  above  plan,  if  properly  carried  out,  will  be 
much  more  successful. 

CHRONIC  FOUNDER  in  its  worst  form  is  not  curable,  but  may  be 
palliated.  The  treatment  should  depend  principally  upon  softening  the 
hoof  by  oiling  well  with  castor  oil,  and  continuing  to  keep  the  hoof  well 
oiled  on  the  bottom  and  sides  up  on  to  the  skin. 

We  would  also  recommend  in  shoeing  to  place  a  piece  of  sole  leather 
which  will  cover  the  whole  of  the  bottom  of  the  foot  under  the  shoe 
and  drive  the  nails  through  the  leather  so  as  to  hold  it  as  long  as  the  shoe 
remains  on,  then  pack  oakum  or  cotton  batting  saturated  with  tar  under  the 
leather  so  as  to  soften  up  the  bottom  of  the  hoof.  This  works  admirably 
in  many  cases. 

Some  pare  the  soles  of  the  feet  and  then  allow  them  to  stand  in  about 
six  inches  of  sawdust,  wet  a  little  every  morning  for  two  or  three  weeks. 
This  is  also  a  good  plan  to  follow  when  horses  are  recovering  from  acute 
founder. 

The  treatment  most  likely  to  effect  a  permanent  cure  is  that  recom- 
mended for  foot  diseases,  which  see. 

FRACTURE.— The  term  fracture  is  here  used  to  signify  a  broken  bone. 
A  fracture  is  termed  sample  when  the  bone  only  is  divided;  compound, 
when  in  addition  there  is  an  external  wound  of  the  integuments  com- 
municating with  it ;  comminuted,  when  the  bone  is  broken  or  crushed  inta 
several  pieces. 

The  simple  fracture  is  the  only  variety  which  calls  for  much  notice,  in 
view  of  the  fact  that  it  is  usually  of  but  little  use  to  attempt  to  treat  either 
of  the  other  two  varieties. 

Many  cases  of  simple  fracture  may  be  successfully  treated  so  that  the 
horse  will  be  useful  for  many  purposes,  if  not  for  driving 

Symptoms. — A  broken  bone  is  usually  detected  quite  easily,  especially 
when  it  is  a  long  bone  of  the  leg,  as  the  horse  has  not  the  power  to  move, 
and  also  by  the  looseness  of  the  leg.  The  horse  is  in  great  pain,  excitement^ 
sweating,  etc. 


FKACTURE. 


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A  GOOD  ^VAY  TO   SLING  A  HORSE  WHEN  IT   IS  THOUGHT  BEST  TO  DO  SO. 


Treatment.— li  in  the  summer  season,  place  the  horse  in  the  field  or 
yard,  but  in  winter  in  a  large,  comfortable  stable  or  in  the  barn-yard,  if 
well  protected  from  wind  and  storm.  Do  not  give  too  much  bedding  nor 
allow  anything  to  be  in  the  way  of  the  foot,  so  that  it  can  be  carried 
without  interruption.  Give  twenty-five  drops  tincture  aconite  root  every 
five  hours,  for  the  first  twenty  or  twenty-five  hours,  to  lessen  the  fever 
and  pain. 

Place  the  broken  leg  in  a  position  as  near  like  the  other  as  possible  in 
shape  and  also  (by  actual  measurement)  to  be  of  the  same  length,  for  it  is 
by  neglecting  the  measurement  that  some  are  left  to  unite  shorter  than  the 
sound  leg. 

When  the  leg  is  placed  in  the  same  shape  and  length  of  the  sound  one, 
apply  a  good  coating  of  tar  to  the  leg,  around,  below  and  above  the  point 
of  fracture.  Then  wrap  the  whole  leg  in  carded  cotton  or  coarse  tow,  and 
place  over  this  splints  cut  out  of  pieces  of  boards,  which  will  rest  evenly 
upon  the  leg  prepared  as  above,  and  fill  all  unevenness  with  the  tow  or 
cotton. 

Have  three  or  four  splints,  so  as  to  hold  the  leg  in  position  constantly. 
Secure  the  whole  l)y  carefully  applying  a  strong  bandage,  or  by  tying  with 
soft  cord,  and  make  it  perfectly  secure,  so  that  the  horse  will  not  move  the 
leg  where  fractured  before  it  has  had  time  to  unite. 

It  is  considered  by  some  as  bad  practice  to  sling  a  horse  froin  his  feet 


18  FROST    BITES. 

in  cases  of  fracture,  and  he  will  seldom  put  his  foot  to  the  ground  until  the 
fracture  has  united,  so  that  it  is  not  necessary  to  sling. 

Examine  the  splints  daily  and  see  that  they  do  not  get  loose 

Give  the  horse  a  liberal  amount  of  good  feed  and  cold  water. 

When  the  horse  is  kept  in  a  stall  it  is  well  to  make  a  hole  in  the  floor, 
underneath  the  foot  of  the  broken  leg,  so  that  he  can  stand  with  the  leg  at 
full  length. 

With  the  splints  properly  applied  the  horse  may  safely  be  left  to  himself 
and  nature  will  do  the  rest. 

FROST  BITES.— A  state  of  numbness  or  torpif action  of  a  part  of  the 
body,  caused  by  intense  cold,  which,  unless  relieved  by  proper  remedies,  is 
liable  to  be  followed  by  death  of  the  part.  Hor.ses  are  most  liable  to  be 
troubled  with  frost-bites  on  the  heels  and  the  back  part  of  the  hind  legs, 
which  sw^ell  badly,  and  are  sometimes  mistaken  for  scratches. 

Treatment. — It  is  very  important  in  the  treatment  of  frost-bites  that  heat 
should  not  be  applied  cuddenly,  but  that  very  cold  water  be  applied,  by 
which  means  the  frost  is  extracted  very  slowly. 

Any  frozen  parts  should  not  be  rubbed  until  the  frost  has  been  extracted. 

After  the  heat  has  returned  to  the  part,  we  know  of  nothing  which  we 
think  will  work  better  thnn  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  applied  several  times; 
as  by  so  doing  the  great  pain  and  soreness  which  is  sure  to  follow  is  gener- 
ally averted,  and  thus  the  bad  running  sores  which  sometimes  follow  are 
prevented.     The  above  treatment  is  also  well  adapted  to  frost-bites  on  man. 

GLANDERS. — This  disease  is  alike  fruitful  of  evil  to  man  and  beast,, 
and  is  generally  considered  incurable. 

A  horse  may  have  latent  glanders  for  years,  and  work  well,  the  disease 
being  during  this  time  as  contagious  as  in  its  developed  state. 

Cause. — The  cause  is  somewhat  varied  in  different  cases,  and  may  be 
attributed  to  filth,  starvation,  or  to  debilitating  diseases,  as  lung  fever, 
catarrh  or  any  disease  capable  of  generating  pus.  which  being  absorbed  into 
the  circulation  forms  a  ferment  within  the  blood. 

Symptoms. — The  membrane  lining  the  nostrils  assumes  a  leaden  or  pur- 
ple color,  accompanied  by  a  thin,  acrid,  transparent  and  odorless  discharge. 
This  is  the  first  stage,  during  which  the  general  health  does  not  suffer  and 
the  horse  may  do  his  ordinary  work. 

The  discharge  grows  thicker,  and  sinks  when  placed  in  water.  The 
membrane  lining  the  nostrils  will  be  found  to  have  sores,  ragged  and  de- 
pressed at  the  top,  with  varicose  veins  leading  to  them  from  all  sides. 

The  appetite  fails,  and  the  horse  assumes  an  emaciated  and  dull  appear- 
ance. He  Avill  be  hide-bound,  and  his  legs  swell  during  the  day  and  the 
swelling  go  down  at  night. 


(tKeaj^e  heels.  19 

The  ulceration  of  the  nose  is  very  bad,  and  the  sores  spread  into  his 
throat ;  the  body  also  is  sometimes  afflicted  with  sores.  The  horse  ultimately 
dies  in  a  wasted  condition. 

Treatment. — Most  horsemen  recommend  that  the  horse  be  shot  as  soon 
as  it  is  decided  that  he  is  afflicted  with  glanders,  as  they  consider  the  disease 
incurable,  but  if  the  following  treatment  is  adopted  early  it  may  prove  suc- 
cessful : 

Give  from  one-half  to  one  ounce  doses  of  sulphite  of  soda  at  night,  in 
cut  feed,  for  several  weeks,  and  five  grains  Spanish  flies  (powdered)  with  it. 
Give,  at  the  same  time,  every  morning  and  noon,  a  powder  consisting  of 
three  drachms  powdered  gentian,  and  two  drachms  powdered  sulphate  of 
copper.  Give  the  medicines  for  a  long  time,  not  only  to  cure  the  disease 
but  to  improve  the  general  health.  Give  a  good  liberal  feed,  and  change  the 
feed  often. 

GREASE  HEELS. — This  disease  of  the  heels  and  legs  of  horses  is  char- 
acterized by  a  white,  offensive,  greasy  discharge  from  the  heels  of  the  horse. 
The  skin  becomes  hot,  tender  and  swollen,  and  sometimes  sloughs  away, 
leaving  an  ugly  sore. 

Cause. — Sudden  changes  of  the  temperature  of  the  earth,  whether  it  be 
from  heat  to  cold  or  from  wet  to  dry.  This  disease  generally  follows  wet 
streets,  stables  or  lands. 

Treatment. — Keep  the  legs  dry  and  cleansed  well  with  castile  soap  and 
soft  water ;  then  apply,  once  a  day,  verdigris,  one-half  ounce ;  rum  or  proof 
spirits,  one  pint;  mix,  and  shake  well  before  applying.  Or  apply  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure  after  washing  w^ell.  Some  use  water,  one  pint ;  sulphuric  acid, 
two  drachms;  corrosive  sublimate,  one  drachm.  Mix,  and  shake  before 
using.  Some  cases  will  be  cured  by  keeping  clean  and  appl3dng  glycerine, 
four  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  one  drachm;  mixed,  and  applied  twice  a  day. 
While  some  cases  are  cured  quite  readily,  others  will  not  heal  for  a  long 
time. 

For  obstinate  cases  use  the  following:  Take  one  pound  concentrated 
lye  and  dissolve  it  in  two  quarts  water,  and  bottle  for  use ;  when  needed,  pour 
a  wine-glassful  of  the  solution  of  lye  into  six  quarts  of  cold  water,  and  wash 
and  bathe  the  heels  for  half  an  hour,  night  and  morning.  Dry  the  heels 
often  after  the  bathing,  as  they  will  become  very  moist.     (See  Scratches. ) 

HEAVES. — This  disease  is  due  to  rupture  and  enlargement  of  the  air 
cells  of  the  lungs,  which  lessens  the  value  and  usefulness  of  the  horse. 

There  is  every  degree  of  intensity  to  be  seen  in  this  disease,  from  the  case 
that  is  so  slight  that  only  the  expert  can  detect  it,  to  the  one  where  the 
patient  finds  it  very  difficult  to  breathe,  even  when  not  being  exercised. 

Cause. — In  cases  of  heaves,  horses  are  always  greedy  eaters ;  and  it  is 


20  HIDE-BOUXD. 

generall}'  found  that  they  have  been  fed  an 
enormous  amount  of  hay  or  coarse  food, 
which  they  are  quite  sure  to  eat  if  they  can 
possibly  find  room  for  it. 

Heaves  are  never  found  in  racing  sta- 
bles, where  the  horses  are  properly  fed; 
consequently,  it  is  but  reasonable  to  attrib- 
ute the  cause  to  overfeeding  with  hay  and 
coarse  feed. 

Treatment. — Restrict  the  quantity  of  hay 
and  increase  the  amount  of  grain  feed,  which    listening    to    the    sounds 
will  give  the  lungs  increase  of  room  to  act.         made  within  the  wind- 

I  shall  give  here  various  receipts  which         pipe. 
experience  has  proved  to  be  good. 

FAVORITE  receipts   FOR  HEAVES. 

1st.  Asafoetida  pulv.  one  oz. ;  Camphor  gum  pulv.  one-half  oz.  Mix, 
and  divide  into  four  powders ;  feed  one  every  other  night  for  a  week. 

2d.  Resin,  two  ozs. ;  tartar  emetic,  two  ozs. ;  Spanish  brown,  two  ozs. ; 
cayenne,  two  ozs.    Mix,  and  give  two  teaspoonfuls,  twice  a  da)%  in  the  feed. 

3d.  A  horseman  with  whom  I  am  acquainted  says  he  has  cured  several 
cases  of  heaves  with  oil  tar.  He  gives  the  ordinary  case  a  teaspoonful 
every  night  or  every  other  night,  by  pouring  it  on  to  the  tongue  and  then 
giving  some  grain  which  carries  it  into  the  stomach. 

He  says  he  has  given  very  bad  cases  two  or  three  tablespoonfuls  at  a 
dose  with  grand  results. 

He  reports  it  to  be  the  best  remedy  in  use,  and  also  good  for  any  cough, 
or  to  put  a  horse  in  good  condition;  in  fact,  it  is  his  "cure  all." 

4th.  The  Condition  Powders  recommended  for  Epizootic  have  proved 
themselves  to  be  a  most  excellent  remedy  when  fed  Quite  freel}'  for  a  few 
da3-s.     (See  treatment  for  Epizootic.) 

HIDE-BOUND.— A  term  used  to  denote  the  adherence  of  the  skin  to 
the  ribs  when  the  horse  is  diseased.  It  usually  arises  from  a  deficiency  in 
the  quality  or  quantity  of  food,  and  is  commonh'  an  attendant  on  lingering 
diseases. 

Treatment. — Give  mixed  feed — cut  hay,  bran  and  corn  meal,  wet  with 
just  enough  water  to  cause  the  whole  to  keep  together. 

The  following  powders  should  be  given  in  the  feed,  every  night  for  two 
weeks . 

Powdered  gentian  root,  three  drachms;  powdered  sulphate  of  iron,  two 
drachms.     Mix.  and  give  for  one  dose. 

HINTS  ON  FOOD.— 1st.     The  foundation  of  many  diseases  is  laid  in 


HIP-JOIXT    LAMEXESS.  21 

feeding  all  horses  in  the  same  proportions,  without  any  regard  to  age,  con- 
stitution, or  the  work  which  the  horse  is  required  to  do.  The  impropriety 
of  such  a  course  is  readily  seen. 

2d.  Bad  hay  has  not  proper  nourishment  in  it ;  therefore  it  would  be 
poor  policy  to  buy  it  simply  because  it  is  cheap,  as  it  is  often  very  dear  in 
the  end. 

3d.  Old  horses  will  do  better  on  chaff  than  on  hay,  as  they  can  chew 
and  digest  it  better. 

4th.  There  is  not  sufRcicnt  nutriment  in  grass  or  ha}"  alone  to  support  a 
horse  well  under  hard  work. 

5tli.  Corn  which  has  been  damaged  is  very  injurious,  as  it  will  produce 
inflammation  of  the  bowels  and  skin  diseases. 

6th.  Oats  and  corn  are  the  best  nourishment  if  a  horse  is  worked  hard, 
but  if  not,  it  should  be  chiefly  hay,  because  corn  and  oats  suppl}-  more 
nourishment  and  flesh-making  material  than  any  other  kind  of  food;  but 
hay  not  so  much. 

7th.  For  a  coach  horse  four  to  six  quarts  of  good  oats  and  eighteen 
pounds  of  good  hay  are.usually  sufficient.  If  a  horse  should  be  worked  hard, 
he  should  have  more  of  each;  but  if  worked  but  little,  he  should  have  less. 

8th.  Chopped  hay  sprinkled  with  a  little  water,  which  has  had  a  tea- 
spoonful  of  salt  dissolved  in  it,  is  quite  pleasing  to  the  taste  of  the  horse,  and 
is  also  more  easily  digested. 

9th.  Spring  or  well  water  is  not  usually  as  good  for  a  horse  as  water 
from  a  stream  or  pond,  as  the  former  is  usually  hard  and  cold. 

10th.  Horses  require  and  should  have  at  least  a  pailful  of  water,  morn- 
ing and  evening:  or,  what  is  better,  give  a  half  pailful  at  four  different  times 
in  a  day. 

11th.  A  horse  should  not  be  driven  nor  worked  hard  directly  after  he 
has  had  a  full  draught  of  water,  nor  soon  after  eating  heartily,  as  exertion 
prevents  digestion. 

12th.  Do  not  allow  a  horse  to  become  accustomed  to  drinking  warm 
water,  for  if  compelled  to  drink  cold  at  any  time  it  will  be  liable  to 
cause  colic. 

13th.  Do  not  work  or  drive  a  horse  if  he  refuses  his  food,  after  drink- 
ing, until  you  have  given  him  rest. 

14th.  Do  not  feed  nor  water  a  horse  directly  after  his  coming  in  very 
warm,  but  let  him  walk  about  until  cool ;  groom  him  quite  dry  first  with  a 
wisp  of  straw  and  then  with  a  comb  and  brush,  and  rub  the  legs  well  with 
the  hand.     When  he  is  cool  give  him  his  grain. 

HIP-JOINT  LAMENESS.  —  This  disease  is  generally  seen  in  young 
horses  and  may  be  caused  by  rheumatism  oi  by  some  accident,  although  it 
is  due  oftentimes  to  a  hereditary  tamt. 


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INFLAMMATION    OF    STOMACH. 


Symptoms. — The  leg  apjDears  shorter,  and,  when  the  horse  is  standing,  i& 
placed  slightly  under  the  body  and  not  doubled  up,  or  standing  upon  the 
toe,  as  is  seen  in  diseases  of  hock-joint.  In  nearly  all  cases  of  so-called  hip 
and  whirl-bone  disease,  the  true  seat  of  disease  will  be  found  to  be  in  the 
hock-joint.     (See  Spavin.) 

In  hip- joint  lameness  there  is  a  dragging  or  swaying  motion  of  the  limb 
outward.     An  extra  degree  of  heat  will  be  found  over  this  joint. 

Treatment. — Give  the  horse  absolute  rest  for  a  few  weeks,  and  begin, 
when  first  allowed  to  rest,  to  apply  cold  water  cloths  over  the  hip- joint, 
which  continue  one  or  two  days  or  more,  until  the  heat  and  tenderness  have 
been  removed. 

Then  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two  or  three  times  a  day  for  two  or 
three  weeks,  or  longer  if  necessary,  and  allow  a  week's  rest  after  stopping 
its  use. 

INFLAMMATION  OF  STOMACH  is  caused  generally  by  some  poison 
given  to  improve  the  coat  of  the  animal.  Some  persons  are  in  a  habit  of 
giving  powders  composed  of  poisonous  drugs  to  improve  the  general  appear- 
ance of  the  horse,  and  which,  if  given  in  proper  quantities  and  sufficiently 
diluted,  so  as  not  to  come  in  contact  with  the  coating  of  the  stomach  while 
in  its  full  strength,  might  perhaps  do  good  in  many  cases,  but  when  given  by 
an  ignorant  person,  it  is  sometimes  given  not  only  full  strength,  but  in  large 
doses,  on  the  principle  that,  if  a  little  will  do  good,  a  larger  amount  will  do 


Symptoms. — The  horse  is  frantic  on  account  of  the  excessive  pain,  but 
the  symptoms  are  not  decided  in  all  cases. 

The  following  symptoms  occur,  but  not  all  in  each  case ;  nor  do  they 
occur  simultaneously  :  Great  thirst; 
loathing  of  food ;  redness  of  the  mem- 
branes ;  frequent  eructations  which 
smell  bad;  discharge  of  thick  saliva; 
rolling,  pawing,  colic;  striking  at 
the  belly ;  panting ;  tucked-up  flanks ; 
quick  and  small  pulse;  passing 
mucus  in  large  quantities;  straining; 
looking  at  the  abdomen;  loss  of 
strength ;  convulsions ;  madness,  and 
death. 

Treatment. — Give  at  once  2  ozs. 
tincture  of  opium,  \\  ozs.  sulphuric 
ether,  and  2  ozs.  magnesia,  in  one 
quart  of  cold  gruel  or  milk,  and  re- 
peat if  necessary. 


SUFFElilNG   FROM   ACl^TE   INFLAMMA- 
TION  OF   THE    STOMACH. 


INFLUENZA. 


23 


If  corrosive  sublimate  is  known  to  be  the  poison,  give  fifteen  or  twentj^ 
raw  eggs  with  the  above  drench. 

INFLUENZA. — An  epidemic  disease  occurring  in  the  spring  of  the  year. 

i>ymptoms.—A.  chill,  succeeded  by  increased  heat  of  the  body,  and  fever, 
cough,  discharge  of  mucus  from  the  nose,  loss  of  appetite,  great  pros- 
tration, followed  in  a  day  or  two  with  swelling  of  the  legs,  and,  in  some  bad 
cases,  of  the  belly,  breast,  etc.    These  sjTnptoms  vary  some  in  different  cases. 

2 reatment.— Coyer  the  horse  with  a  good  blanket,  and  place  him  in  a 
good  comfortable  stable,  with  proper  ventilation  but  not  too  cold.  Give 
twenty  drops  of  tincture  of  aconite  root  in  a  little  cold  water,  every  four 
hours,  until  four  or  five  doses  have  been  given,  and  allow  the  horse  plenty 
of  good  cold  water  to  drink, 

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A  FREQUENT   SIGHT  WHEN  IT  WAS  THE  CUSTOM   TO  BLEED  AND   TREAT 
TOO    ACTIVELY  IN    THIS  DISEASE. 

Then  give  the  following :  Powdered  gentian,  4  ounces  ;  powdered 
fenugreek,  4  ounces;  and  powdered  licorice  root,  2  ounces.  Mix,  and 
divide  into  twenty-five  powders,  and  give  two  or  three  each  day.  Allow 
the  horse  to  have  rest  until  he  has  fully  recovered. 

INTERFERING.— This  is  usually  the  result  of  weakness  of  the  horse, 
although  the  blacksmith  is  frequently  blamed  for  it,  and  perhaps  justly, 
sometimes,  on  account  of  being  somewhat  careless,  when  the  interfering 
might  have  been  avoided  with  a  little  care.  Yet  the  cause  is  generall}^ 
weakness. 

Treaimeni. — Give  the  strengthening  powder  recommended  for  the 
treatment  of  bots,  and  feed  well. 

KIDNEYS,  DISEASE  OF.— The  straddling  gait,  as  represented  in  the 


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KIDNEYS,    DISEASE    OF. 


SYMPTOMS    OF  DISEASES    OF  THE 
URINARY    ORGANS. 


engraving  below,  is  not  peculiar  to  any  one  disorder  of  the  kidneys  more 
than  to  another,  but  when  it  is  seen  it  is  always  the  result  of  some  disorder 
of  the  kidneys. 

Gravel. — Calculi,  stony  or  gritty 
matter  formed  in  the  kidneys,  which 
passes  off  in  the  urine.  It  causes  some 
irregularity  in  making  water. 

Treatment. — Give  thirty-five  drops 
of  muriatic  acid,  in  a  pailful  of  water 
to  drink,  and  repeat  twice  a  week. 

Bloodj'  urine  should  be  treated  by 
placing  warm  water  cloths  over  the 
back,  above  the  kidney's,  and  giving 
flaxseed  tea  to  drink,  which  will  soothe 
the  parts.  "When  old  horses  are 
troubled  with  kidney  diseases  they  can 
be  helped  a  great  deal  by  giving  soft 
feed,  such  as  boiled  or  steamed  feed,  or 
newly  cut  grass,  with  flaxseed  tea  and 
plenty  of  good  cold  water  to  drink  at 
all  times. 
Inflammation  of  the  Bladder  .—Symptoms  almost  the  same  as  those 

of  inflammation  of  the  kidneys.     The  tenderness  is  found  when  the  horse  is 

pressed  upon  under  the  flanks. 

Treatment  about  the  same  as  for  inflammation  of  the  kidneys,  which 

see.     Give  a  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil  or  other  physic,  as  for  inflammation 

of  the  kidneys. 

Inflammation    of   the  Kidnt:ys  is 

caused  by  poor  provender,  hard  work,  slip- 
ping, taking  a  sudden  cold  after  a  hard 

day's  work  or  drive,  or  after  being  under 

the  saddle  for  a  long  time;  and  also,  by 

an   indiscriminate  use  of  nitre  or  other 

diuretics. 

Symi)tom».  —  Quickened     and     short 

breathing,   suggestive  of  pain  ;  more  or 

less  fever,  with  quick,  hard  pulse;  unwill- 
ingness to  move  the  hind  legs  which  the 

animal  straddles  apart  when  he  walks,  as 

shown  in  the  engraving  above  ;  looking 

anxiously  around    to    his  flanks ;    urine 

scanty  and  high  colored,   and  sometimes 


TEST 


FOR    inflammation    OF 
THE   kidneys. 


LAMENESS.  25 

bloody.  The  horse  seldom  lies  down  and  almost  refuses  to  move  about, 
and  crouches  beneath  pressure  made  over  the  kidneys,  as  show^n  in  the  en- 
graving.    This  disease  is  sometimes  confounded  with  colic,  which  see. 

Treatment. — Do  not  give  any  diuretics,  as  they  will  do  more  harm  than 
good.  Use  hot  fomentations  over  the  kidneys,  and  change  the  cloths  often. 
In  the  first  stage  give  twenty  to  forty-five  grains  of  powdered  opium,  and 
fifteen  grains  of  calomel,  sprinkled  on  the  tongue,  and  repeat  every  hour  or 
two,  for  a  few  times,  or  while  the  acute  stage  continues.  No  food  will  be 
necessary  during  the  acute  stage  of  the  disease,  but  it  would  be  well  to  set 
before  the  horse  a  pailful  of  good  linseed  tea  and  allow  him  to  drink  all  he 
will.  If  the  pulse  is  quick  and  hard,  as  is  usually  the  case,  give  twenty 
drops  of  tincture  of  aconite  root,  either  between  doses  of  opium  and  calomel 
or  after  it  has  been  given,  and  repeat  until  the  pulse  becomes  slower  and 
softer.     Give  the  horse  a  month's  rest,  and  use  carefully  for  some  time. 

LAMENESS. — It  occurs  as  a  siymptom  in  spavin,  ring-bone,  bruises, 
sprains,  fractures,  and  many  wounds  and  injuries,  which  we  treat  of  in 
their  proper  places.  We  do  not  know  of  any  remedy  which  equals  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure,  for  lameness  of  every  kind,  and  it  is  equally  good  for  lame- 
ness on  man. 

LAMPERS,  (written  also,  Lampass). — A  swelling  of  some  of  the  lower 
bars  of  a  horse's  mouth ;  so  named  because  formerly  removed  by  burning 
with  a  lamp  or  hot  iron". 

Treatment. — Pinch  or  cut  the  bars  until  they  bleed,  and  then  rub  in  a 
little  table  salt,  which  is  much  better  than  burning  the  mouth  with  a  red- 
hot  iron, 

LUNGS,  DISEASES  OF.— The  lungs  are  subject  to  many  diseases. 

Pneumonia. — (Lung  Fever).  In  this  disease  the  substance  of  the  lungs  is 
inflamed,  instead  of  the  air  passages,  as  in  bronchitis. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  will  often- 
times have  a  discharge  from  the  nos- 
trils, following  a  sudden  exposure  to 
cold,  after  being  kept  in  a  icarm 
stable,  and  then  the  disease  is  ushered 
in  by  a  chill,  followed  by  fever, 
which  is  increased  for  a  short  time; 
cold  legs  and  ears ;  c^uick  and  wiry 
pulse;  quick  and  difficult  breathing; 
pain  in  the  chest,  which  is  aggravated 
by  coughing;  and  a  quivering  of  the  commencement  op  mFLAM^iATiON 
muscles  of  the  side  and  breast,  op  the  lungs. 

The  horse  will  not  eat,  and  continually  stands  with  his  head  down  and 
ears  lopped,  and  will  not  lie  down  nor  move  about;  the  nostrils  are  expanded. 


26  LUNGS,    DISEASES    OF. 

If  the  ear  is  applied  to  the  side  of  the  chest  or  neck,  a  peculiar  creaking 
noise  is  heard. 

Cause.  — Perhaps  one  of  the  most  frequent  causes  is  a  hard  or  fast  drive 
against  a  cold  wind,  after  being  taken 
from  a  warm,  tight  and  poorly  ven- 
tilated stable,  where  several  horses 
have  remained  through  the  night ;  or 
some  different  alteration  and  sudden 
change  of  heat,  cold  or  moisture  in 
an  animal  not  accustomed  to  work, 
or  in  one  not  in  proper  condition  to 
work. 

Treatment. — The  stable  should  be 
a  comfortable  place ;  not  too  cold  and 
yet  well  ventilated.     Give  the  horse  position  assumed  in  the  last  stage 
clothing  according  to  the  weather,  ^^  pneumonia. 

but  do  not  change  from  a  heavy  blanket  to  a  light  one,  nor  to  one  that  is 
damp.     Keep  the  legs  warm  with  bandages. 

Give  twenty-tive  drops  of  the  tincture  of  aconite  root,  in  a  cupful  of 
cold  water,  and  repeat  the  dose  every  four  hours,  until  five  or  six  doses  have 
been  given,  which  will  probably  cause  the  horse  to  perspire  freely.  Care 
should  be  taken  not  to  allow  the  horse  to  stand  in  a  draft  of  air.  Do  not  bleed, 
as  some  recommend.  It  was  my  misfortune,  in  my  early  life,  to  place  a 
horse,  sick  with  this  disease,  under  the  care  of  a  so-called  veterinary  surgeon, 
who  bled  the  horse  freely,  and  directed  to  give  him  large  doses  of  Dover's 
powder  every  four  hours.  I  was  not  only  the  five  dollars  out  which  he 
charged  me,  but  came  very  near  being  out  a  good  horse.  The  horse  was 
about  ruined  for  life,  and  probably  would  not  have  lived  but  for  my  own 
timely  interference,  by  supporting  the  horse  with  vigorous  tonic  and  stimu- 
lating treatment.  When  the  disease  turned  (as  commonly  expressed)  the 
horse  needed  everi/  drop  of  the  blood  which  had  been  so  cruelly  taken  from 
him. 

After  the  horse  has  taken  sufficient  tincture  of  aconite  root,  as  soon  as  he 
seems  to  have  an  appetite  for  food,  a  pint  of  crushed  oats,  thoroughly 
scalded,  may  be  given  during  the  day.  Great  care  should  be  taken  not  to 
allow  the  horse  a  large  amount  of  food  at  one  time,  which  would  over- 
load the  stomach,  and  might  cause  a  return  of  the  disease.  Little  and  often 
must  be  the  rule  at  first,  and  then  the  quantity  may  be  increased,  while  the 
frequency  is  diminished.     Do  not  give  any  hay  for  several  days. 

Raw  eggs  and  other  nourishing  and  stimulating  articles  may  be  given, 
if  the  horse  shows  signs  of  great  weakness.  The  nourishment  should  be  in 
a  concentrated  form,  and  hay  and  grass  should  be  kept  from  the  horse  for  a 


PLEURISY.  27 

iew  days,  and  then  given  in  quantities  small  at  first  and  gradually  increased. 
The  horse  will  not  lie  down  until  improvement  has  taken  place. 

PLEURISY.— This  is  an  inflammation  of  the  membrane  covering  the 
lungs  and  lining  the  cavity  of  the  chest. 

Symptoms.— K  chill,  fever,  an  occasional  painful  and  short  cough,  and 
careful  breathing,  and  a  disinclination  to  turn  short.  A  peculiar  line  will 
usually  be  seen  running  from  the  haunch,  round  the  belly  to  the  breast-bone. 
The  breath  is  not  so  quick  and  short  as  in  inflammation  of  the  lungs. 

Causes.— Broken  ribs  or  wounds,  and  other  causes  similar  to  those  pro- 
ducing lung  fever. 

Treatment.— The  treatment  should  be  about  the  same  as  for  lung  fever. 
Feed  well  while  the  horse  is  convalescing. 

Abscess  of  the  Lungs. — This  is  sometimes  the  termination  of  lung 
fever,  and  is  very  much  to  be  dreaded. 

Treatment.  — Should  be  the  same  as  for  glanders,  and  the  patient  should 
be  supported,  if  necessary,  by  giving  raw  eggs,  tonics,  stimulants,  etc. 

NASAL  GLEET.— This  is  a  chronic  discharge  from  the  nostrils,  of  a 
whitish,  muco-purulent  matter.  It  is  generally  caused  by  neglecting  to 
treat  catarrh  and  colds  properly.  The  horse  may  look  well  and  feel  well, 
and  the  general  health  be  quite  good. 

1  reatment.— Give  a  course  of  tonic  powders,  and  feed  well.  Powders 
like  those  recommended  in  the  treatment  of  bots  will  do  well. 

NAVICULAR  DISEASE.     (See  Foot  Diseases.) 

POLL  EVIL.- This  consists  of  a  formation  of  pus  like  an  abscess,  and 
is  familiar  to  all  horsemen. 

Cause. — Disease  of  the  bone,  or  injury  to  the  part. 

Treatment.— Open  the  swelling  as  soon  as  it  has  become  a  little  soft, 
before  the  pus  lias  had  time  to  burrow  down  among  the  bones,  and  thus 
prevent  the  spread  of  the  disease. 

Make  a  large  opening  so  as  to  allow  all  the  pus  to  escape,  and  clean  out 
well,  if  necessary,  with  a  swab,  so  as  to  remove  all  the  pus,  and  do  this 
twice  a  day  as  long  as  any  pus  remains.  Syringe  out  with  a  solution  of 
•carbolic  acid,  fifty  drops  to  each  pint  of  soft  water. 

PROUD  FLESH.— A  name  commonly  used  to  describe  an  excessive 
growth  of  flesh  on  an  ulcer,  or  excessive  granulation.  To  cure  this,  sprinkle 
a  little  powdered  blue  vitriol  or  burnt  alum  on  the  surface. 

QUITTOR.— A  chronic  abscess  in  the  hoof,  caused  by  a  bruise  or  prick 
of  the  sole,  or  from  the  calk  of  one  foot  being  pressed  into  the  coronet  of 
the  other,  confined  pus  from  suppuration,  corn,  etc. 


28  RHEUMATISM. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  is  very  lame  on  account  of  the  inflammation  be- 
fore suppuration  takes  place,  but  is  relieved  somewhat  as  soon  as  the  quittor 
has  burst. 

Treatment. — This  should  begin  as  soon  as  any  lameness  is  discovered 
from  any  of  the  above  named  causes,  and  the  inflammation  stopped,  if  possi- 
ble, before  suppuration  takes  place.  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  applied  freely 
to  any  of  the  injuries  which  result  in  quittor,  will  prevent  this  termination, 
if  applied  in  season ;  but  if  it  is  not  cut  short,  then  keep  clean  and  apply  a 
solution  of  carbolic  acid,  one  ounce,  to  water,  one  quart. 

Poultices  of  flaxseed  meal  are  sometimes  very  useful. 

RHEUMATISM. — In  acute  rheumatism  there  is  great  excitement  and 
fever,  with  severe  pain  in  the  legs  and  joints.  This  pain  is  so  severe  that  the 
horse  hardly  dares  to  move  from  the  place  he  occupies,  on  account  of  the 
extreme  pain  which  it  causes.  He  has  no  unnatural  heat  in  the  feet,  as  in 
founder. 

Cause. — Exposure  to  a  draft  of  cold  air  when  a  horse  has  been  heated, 
thus  suddenly  checking  perspiration. 

Treatment. — Place  the  horse  in  a  good,  comfortable  stable,  as  soon  as 
possible  after  it  is  discovered  that  he  is  aflflicted  with  acute  rheumatism,  and 
commence  the  following  treatment :  Give  the  horse  about  twenty-five  drops 
of  the  tincture  of  aconite  root,  every  four  hours,  until  five  or  six  doses  have 
been  given. 

-  Cover  with  a  blanket,  and  give  the  horse  general  good  care.  Give  the 
following  powders  as  soon  as  the  tincture  of  aconite  has  been  given:  Bicar- 
bonate of  soda,  4  ounces;  sulphur,  8  ounces;  saltpetre,  powdered,  4  ounces. 
Mix,  and  divide  into  eight  powders,  and  give  two  or  three  times  a  day^ 
according  to  the  severity  of  the  case,  and  repeat  if  necessary. 

Apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  the  joints,  or  to  any  part  which  swells 
or  is  tender. 

Chronic  Rheumatism. — This  is  a  frequent  cause  of  lameness,  and  it  is 
oftentimes  quite  difficult  to  decide  fully  as  to  the  cause  of  the  lameness. 

Treatment. — For  this  form  of  the  disease  we  recommend  the  same  pow- 
ders as  given  above  for  acute  rheumatism,  only  to  be  continued  a  longer  time, 
and  to  apply  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  the  afflicted  parts.  Only  a  small 
quantity  need  be  used  at  a  time,  but  it  should  be  rubbed  well  down  to  the 
skin,  and  continued  for  several  weeks  if  it  should  be  necessary  to  continue 
so  long.  The  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  used  twice  a  day,  is  also  the  hest 
external  remedy  we  know  of  for  this  disease  in  man ;  but  it  should  be  used 
for  some  time,  as  the  disease,  when  of  long  standing,  can  not  be  cured  in  a 
few  days.  It  may  be  applied,  a  small  quantity  at  a  time,  and  continued  for 
from  one  to  three  or  four  weeks,  if  necessary. 


RING-BOXE.  29 

RING-BONE,— (For  position  see  plate  of  skeleton.)  Ring-bone  is  the 
result,  usually,  of  weakness,  hereditary  predisposition,  or  of  a  peculiar  for- 
mation of  the  pastern  joints  which  makes  them  poorly  adapted  to  hard 
work;  and  therefore  a  proyisional  callus  (or  bony  substance)  is  thrown  out 
as  a  ])royision  of  nature  to  strengthen  parts  Miiich  are  too  weak. 

Only  slight  injuries  to  such  a  joint  as  we  have  described  above  will  in 
many  cases  result  in  the  growth  of  a  ring-bone. 

Treatment.     The  treatment  of  ring-bone  has  been  very  unsatisfactory  in 

the  past  and  is  still  attended  with  much  difhculty  in  some  cases,  especially 

those  of  long  standmg  and  on  old  horses;  yet  we  feel  certain  that  the  fol- 

;•     a  lowing  treatment  will  prove  successful  in  a  large  share 

i    ij9  of  cases,  if  persevered  in.     We  tind  many  persons  who 

/    '^  expect  a  cure  too  soon,  and  condemn  the  best  treatment 

L|  ^m         possible  before  they  have  used  it  long  enough  for  it  to 

r^l^Mk       have  any  efi'ect  whatever,  and  therefore  we  say  if  you 

Wijjm^       would  treat  ringbone  successfully  never  stop  in  a  few 

/  ^m  '^'^y^^  '^s  so  serious  an  affection  can  not  be  removed  in  so 

j^mk  ?\\ovi  a  time.     If  it  is  of  recent  origin,  and  the  horse  is 

^JmlP   .,,v-;-:^      young,  we  feel  confident  that  nearly  all  such  cases  can 

M^Sjg    ,^^      be  cured  with  a  proper  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure; 

^jjjfc'^^^-      ^^^it  if  the  case  is  of  long  standing,  and  on  an  old  horse, 

the  chances  of  a  cure  are  lessened,  and  therefore  we  find 

,   ^,  ''    "      "     '        it  necessary  in  many  cases  to  use,  with  the  Spavin  Cure, 

1.  The  joint  between   j-       i   ir    -r^^^  4.  t       .•  1      ,        , 
the  pasteru  bones.    1^^"^^'^^^  "^  Blister,  as  per  direction  on  the  bottle. 

2.  The  joint  between  1"  ^1*^1"^  tl^e  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  clip  the  hair  over 
tlie  lower  pastern  the  buncli  and  apply  from  every  other  day  to  two  or 
(or  small  pastern)  ti^-ee  times  a  day  as  seems  to  work  best;  rub  well  with 

n  )one.  ^j^^  hi\iu\  often.  In  most  cases  it  would  be  well  to  apply 
soft  soap,  once  in  four  to  ten  davs.  to  soak  up  the  scab,  then  clean  off  and 
apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  again.  In  some  very  bad  cases,  where  the 
Spavin  Cure  does-  not  seem  to  remove  the  bunch  and  lameness,  after  using 
one  bottle,  it  would  be  best  to  use  our  Blister,  followed  by  the  application 
of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  every  day  for  two  or  three  weeks,  when  the  Blis- 
ter  can  be  repeated,  if  necessary. 

In  using  Kendall's  Blister  clip  the  hair  over  the  bunch  and  rub  in  the 
Blister  well  for  ten  minutes  or  more.  Put  on  some  sweet  oil  or  other  grease 
ill  two  days.  When  the  inflammation  subsides  wash  with  castile  soap  and 
warm  water,  and  when  it  is  dry  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  as  directed  on 
bottle.  If  the  case  does  not  yield  in  two  or  three  weeks,  use  the  Blister 
again  as  before,  followed  by  the  Spavin  Cure  in  two  or  three  days. 

Tie  up  the  horse's  head  for  a  few  hours  after  the  Blister  has  been  applied. 
We  would  say  that  this  Blister  works  admirably  alone  in  many  cases  (not 


30  SADDLE    GALLS. 

only  for  ring-bone,  but  also  for  spavins,  curbs,  etc.)  and  is  particularly  of 
great  value  in  connection  Avith  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  for  old  and  bad 
cases  which  do  not  seem  to  yield  to  the  use  of  the  Spavin  Cure  alone. 

(Where  the  Kendall's  Blister  can  not  be  had  of  your  druggist,  send  $1 
to  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.,  Enosburgh  Falls,  Yt,,  and  they  will  send  a  box  by 
return  mail.) 

Give  the  horse  a  few  weeks'  rest  after  the  cure  seems  to  be  complete. 

SADDLE  GALLS  are  sores  produced  by  the  saddle  or  by  any  other  part 
of  the  harness. 

Treatment. — The  cause  should  be  removed  by  attending  to  the  saddle  or 
other  part  of  the  harness,  and  adjusting  it  so  as  to  remove  the  pressure. 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  is  used  with  excellent  success  for  all  such  sores  by 
applying  a  .small  quantity  twice  a  day.  If  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  can 
not  be  obtained,  get  at  a  drug  store  laudanum  two  ounces,  tannin  two 
drachms,  and  mix  and  apply  twice  a  day. 

SCRATCHES. — An  inflammation  of  the  skin  of  the  heel  of  a  horse, 
the  first  appearance  of  which  is  usually  a  dry  and  scurvy  state  of  the  skin 
of  the  heel,  with  redness,  lieat  and  itching.     (See  Grease  Heel.) 

Treatment. — Wash  the  affected  parts  clean  Avith  castile  soap  and  warm 
soft  water,  and  dry;  then  use  glycerine  eight  ounces,  carbolic  acid  one 
drachm,  mixed  and  applied  twice  a  day;  washing  as  above,  wdien  necessary, 
to  keep  the  parts  clean.     (Also  see  Treatment  for  Grease  Heel.) 

It  has  been  reported  to  us  that  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  applied  twice  a 
day,  after  washing  as  above,  has  worked  nicely.  It  is  well  usually  to  give 
condition  powders:  saltpetre  fourozs.,  sulphur  eight  ozs.,  copperas  four 
ozs.,  fenugreek  twelve  ozs.,  gentian  four  ozs. ;  mix,  and  give  a  table-spoon- 
ful twice  a  day. 

SHOULDER  LAMENESS. —This  is  common  among  young  horses 
when  plowing  in  the  furrow,  or  it  may  result  from  a  slip  sidewise  by  a 
horse  of  any  age.  Horses  in  cities  are  especially  liable  to  this  difficulty. 
The  muscles  of  the  shoulder,  and  sometimes  the  shoulder  joints,  are  involved, 

Fpiiptomft. — Heat,  tenderness,  and  sometimes  swelling  of  the  parts.  It 
is  sometimes  ditticult  to  ascertain  the  exact  location  of  the  lameness,  but  by 
making  a  thorough  examination  of  all  parts  and  finding  no  lameness,  heat 
or  tenderness  in  other  parts,  it  will  be  quite  certain  that  the  difficulty 
is  located  in  the  shoulder,  especially  if  it  is  found  hot  and  tender.  The 
horse  steps  shorter  with  the  sound  leg  than  with  the  lame  one.  which  he 
drags  along.  In  nearly  all  diseases  of  the  foot  the  horse  stretches  the  leg 
out  straight  forward,  but  in  shoulder  lameness  it  will  be  carried  out  more 
from  the  bod  v. 


SIIOULDER-JOINT    LAMENESS.  31 

Treatment. — The  horse  should  have  entire  rest,  and  the  shoulder  should 
have  cold  water  cloths  applied  to  it  for  two  or  three  days,  and  changed 
frequently.  As  soon  as  the  heat  has  been  reduced,  the  cold  water  cloths 
may  be  left  olf  and  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  applied  twice  a  day  for  a  few 
days,  or  until  the  lameness  subsides.  In  some  cases  Kendall's  Blister  would 
work  admirably. 

In  applying  the  Blister,  place  it  where  the  friction  from  the  collar  will 
not  affect  it.  Allow  the  horse  a  rest  of  two  or  three  weeks  after  the  cure 
5eems  to  be  complete  and  the  treatment  is  stopped. 

SHOULDER- JOINT  LAMENESS.— This  difficulty,  being  located  in 
the  joint,  is  much  more  serious  than  the  shoulder  lameness  just  described, 
and  it  is  more  difficult  to  effect  a  perfect  cure  of  it. 

Symptoms. — The  animal  drags  the 
leg,  with  the  toe  on  the  ground,  and 
throws  the  leg  out  in  attempting  to 
move  it.  It  is  with  great  difficulty  that 
he  can  raise  his  foot. 

Treatment. — If  the  treatment  is  not 
put  off  too  long  a  cure  may  reasonably 
be  expected,  if  the  following  directions  '^^-Zl^r—^-^yy;^//^^^ 
are  followed  :  This  disease  being  similar  dragging  the  forward  foot 
to  a  spavin  in  the  hock-joint,  should  an  indication  of  shoulder 
have  similar  treatment.  If  the  part  is  lameness. 
very  hot,  reduce  the  temperature  by  cold  cloths  as  recommended  for 
shoulder  lameness,  or  perhaps  hot  fomentations  may  work  well  instead  of 
the  cold;  then  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two  or  three  times  a  day,  as 
directed  for  spavin.  If,  after  one  bottle  of  Spavin  Cure  has  been  used,  the 
case  does  not  improve  as  fast  as  is  thought  it  should,  use  Kendall's  Blister, 
as  recommended  for  ring-bone,  and  follow  it  with  the  Spavin  Cure  as  before. 
(See  also  Treatment  of  Spavin.) 

Give  the  horse  a  good  bedding  with  dry  sawdust  or  some  soft  bed  for 
his  front  feet  to  stand  on,  as  he  will  be  liable  to  stamp  on  the  floor  with  his 
foot,  and  in  this  way  you  will  avoid  the  concussion  to  the  shoulder. 

SIDE  BONES.— This  is  a  species  of  ring-bone.  The  side  cartilages  of 
the  joint  become  ossified,  but  do  not  extend  around  as  in  ring-bone.  The 
treatment  should  be  the  same  as  for  ring-bone. 

SKIN  DISEASES. — There  are  many  different  varieties  of  skin  diseases, 
and  yet  many  seem  to  be  produced  by  the  same  causes  but  present  different 
appearances  in  different  horses. 


32 


SKIN    DISEASES. 


THE  MANGE  INSECT. 


Baldness. — This  is  produced  by  faulty  digestion  sometimes,  when 
small  pimples  appear  in  abundance  and  contain  a  tluid.  In  this  form  turn 
the  horse  to  grass  or  give  soft  feed. 

When  caused  by  blisters,  burns,  etc.,  if  the 
true  skin  has  not  been  destroyed,  apply,  three 
or  four  times  a  week,  the  following  mixture  : 
Glycerine,  four  ounces;  tincture  of  cantharides, 
two  ounces;  mixed. 

Some  cases  do  w^ell  by  using  the  following  r 
Iodine,  one  drachm;  lard,  two  ounces;  mix  and 
rub  down  to  the  skin  twice  a  week. 

Mange,  Itch,  etc.  —  These  are  contagious 
diseases,  caused  by  an  insect  burrowing  in  the 
skin. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  rubs  himself  against 

anything  he  can  get  at.     Small  pimples  are  seen 

about  the  head  and  neck  and  under  the  mane. 

The  hair  falls  off  and  leaves  the  skin  exposed,  with  red  colored  points  and 

fissures.     The  skin  becomes  dry  and  bald,  and  there  is  great  itching. 

Treatm  lit.— Gi\e  the  horse  a  good  scrubbing,  with  a  coarse  brush,  and 
then  wash  him  well  with  castile  soap  and  water,  and  dry  carefully.  As 
soon  as  the  horse  is  thoroughly  dried,  apply  an  ointment  made  as  follows : 

Sulphur,  four  ounces  ;  lard, 
ten  ounces ;  carbolic  acid, 
half  ounce  ;  mixed. 

This  disease  being  con 
tagious,  persons  should  be 
carefid  to  have  everything 
used  about  the  horse  thor- 
oughly cleansed  and  subject- 
ed to  great  heat,  by  steaming 
or  boiling,  to  destroy  the 
insect  which  is  the  cause 
of  the  disease.  It  Avould 
be  w^ll  to  apply  some  of 
the  ointment  given  above 
to  parts  of  the  stall,  rubbing- 
posts,  etc. 

SORES.— Of  the  great 
variety  of  sores  many  are  what  might  be  termed  healthy  sores,  while  others 
become  unhealthy.     The  former  are  best  treated  with  tincture  of  opium 


"■^^^^ 


SYMPTOMS  OF   MANGE. 


SPAVIX.  33 

two  ounces,  tanniu  one  drachm,  mixed  and  applied  in  small  quantities  two 
or  three  times  a  day.  The  unhealthy  sore  is  best  treated  by  cleansing  the 
sore  and  applying  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  twice  a  day.  In  some  cases,  where 
there  is  proud  flesh,  cauterize  the  part  with  nitrate  of  silver  or  blue  vitriol, 
and,  after  a  few  hours,  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure. 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  has  given  entire  satisfaction  whenever  used,  to 
•our  knowledge,  for  healthy  or  unhealthy  sores  on  man  or  beast.  It  should 
be  used  by  applying  a  small  quantity  directly  into  the  sore  after  it  has  been 
■cleansed. 

SPAVIN.— (For  location  see  cut  (f  skeleton.)  In  nearly  all  cases  of  lame- 
ness in  the  hind  leg  the  seat  of  the  disease  will  be  found  to  be  in  the  hock- 
joint,  although  many  persons  (not  having  had  experience)  locate  the  diffi- 
culty in  the  hip,  simply  because  they  can  not  detect  any  swelling  of  the 
hock-joint ;  but  in  many  of  the  worst  cases  there  is  not  seen  any  swelling  or 
enlargement  for  a  long  time,  and  perhaps  never. 

Bone  Spavin  is  a  growth  of  irregular  bony  matter  from  the  bones  of 
the  joint,  and  situated  on  the  inside  and  in  front  of  the 
joint. 

Cause. — The  cause  of  spavins  are  quite  numerous,  but 
usually  they  are  sprains,  blows,  hard  work,  and,  in  fact, 
anj'  cause  exciting  inflammation  of  this  part  of  the  joint. 
Hereditary  predisposition  in  horses  is  a  frequent  cause. 

:^ym.ptoms. — The  symptoms  vary  in  different  cases. 

In  some  horses  the  lameness  comes  on  very  gradually, 

BONE  SPAVIN.         while  in  others  it  comes  on  more  rapidly.     It  is  usually 

five   to  eight  weeks  before  any  enlargement  appears. 

There  is  marked  lameness  when  the  horse  starts  out,  but  he  usually  gets 

over  it  after  driving  a  short  distance,  and,  if  allowed  to  stand  for  awhile, 

will  start  lame  again. 

There  is  sometimes  a  reflected  action,  causing  a  little  difference  in  the 
tippearance  over  the  hip  joint,  and  if  no  enlargement  has  made  its  appear- 
ance, a  person  not  having  had  experience  is  very  liable  to  be  deceived  in 
regard  to  the  true  location  of  the  difficulty.  The  horse  will  stand  on  either 
leg  in  resting  in  the  stable,  but  wlken  he  is  resting  the  lame  leg  he  stands  on 
the  toe. 

If  the  joint  becomes  consolidated  the  horse  will  be  stiff  in  the  leg,  but 
may  not  have  much  pain. 

Treatment. — That  we  may  not  be  misunderstood  in  regard  to  what  we 
mean  by  a  cure,  we  would  say  that  we  mean  to  stop  the  lameness,  and  in 
most  cases  to  remove  the  bunch  on  such  cases  as  are  not  past  any  reasonable 
liopes  of  a  cure. 


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SPAVIN. 


Natural  action 
brought  forward 


Effect  of  a  bad 
ppavin.  Leg  not 
brought  forward. 


But  ice  do  not  mean  to  be  under- 
stood that  in  a  case  of  anchylosis 
(stiff-joint)  we  can  again  restore  the 
joint  to  its  original  condition;  for 
this  is  an  impossibility,  owing  to  the 
union  of  the  two  bones  making 
them  as  one.  Neither  do  we  mean 
that,  in  any  ordinary  case  of  bone 
spavin  which  has  become  com- 
pletely ossified  (that  is,  the  bunch 
become  solid  bone),  that,  in  such  a 
case,  the  enlargement  w^ill  be  re- 
moved. 

In  any  bony  growths,  like  spavin 
or  ring-bone,  it  will  be  exceedingly  difficult  to  determine  just  wiien  there  is 
a  sufficient  deposit  of  phosphate  of  lime  so  that  it  is  completely  ossified,  for 
the  reason  that  in  some  cases  the  lime  is  deposited  faster  than  in  others,  and 
therefore  one  case  may  be  completely  ossified  in  a  few  months,  while  in 
another  it  will  be  as  many  years. 

The  cases  which  are  not  completely  ossified  are  those  that  we  claim  to 
remove.  One  of  this  class  which  we  have  seen  removed  was  a  large  bone 
spavin  of  four  or  five  5'ears  standing,  and  we  think  that  a  large  per  cent,  of 
cases  are  not  fully  ossified  for  several  months  or  years. 

We  are  w^ell  aware  that  many  good  horsemen  say  that  it  is  impossible  to 
cure  spavins,  and,  in  fact,  this  has  been  the  experience  of  horsemen  until 
the  discovery  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  It  is  now  known  that  the  treat- 
ment which  we  recommend  here  will  cure  nearly  every  case  of  bone  spavin 
which  is  not  past  any  reasonable  hopes  of  a  cure,  if  the  directions  are  fol- 
lowed, and  the  horse  is  properly  used. 

In  using  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  apply  it  two  or  three  times  a  day,  until 
the  lameness  has  all  subsided,  and  then  gradually  decrease  the  quantity 
used,  or  only  apply  it  once  or  twice  a  day. 

If  it  is  necessary  to  use  the  horse  much,  apply  only  at  night.  When  the 
enlargement  has  been  removed,  the  medicine  may  be  left  off,  and  the  horse 
should  have  several  weeks'  rest.  Although  some  horses  can  be  put  at  light 
work  as  soon  as  the  cure  is  complete,  yet  we  would  recommend  that  all  be 
allowed  to  rest  for  several  wrecks. 

Some  have  an  erroneous  idea,  thinking  that,  in  using  a  bottle  of  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure,  it  makes  no  difference  about  the  time  taken  to  apply 
it,  and  therefore  have  used  the  whole  of  a  bottle  in  two  or  three  days, 
and,  as  they  see  no  perceptible  change,  they  discard  the  medicine  before 
it  has  had  time  to  take  any  effect.     To  such  we  would  say,  only  a  little 


SPAVIN.  35 

will  be  absorbed  aud  the  remainder  goes  to  waste;  therefore  apply  it  only- 
over  just  the  size  of  the  spavin,  and  enough  to  wet  it  well,  for  two  or  three 
times,  at  each  application,  and  rub  it  well  down  to  the  skin  each  time,  with 
a  small  swab,  or  the  finger,-  until  it  has  been  absorbed,  and  repeat  this  two 
or  three  times  a  day  and  continue  using  the  medicine  until  the  cure  is  com- 
plete, which  takes  usually  from  two  to  eight  weeks,  or  longer,  according  to 
the  age  and  condition  of  the  spavin.  Much  also  depends  upon  how  the 
horse  is  used. 

In  some  very  bad  and  old  cases,  if  the  lameness  does  not  subside  after 
using  one  bottle  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  it  would  be  well  to  apply  Ken- 
dall's Blister  as  directed  on  box,  and  follow  up  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure 
for  two  or  three  wrecks,  and  repeat  the  Blister  several  times  if  necessary. 
The  Blister  is  not,  like  some  we  have  seen,  so  powerful  as  to  destroy  the 
skin  and  other  tissues;  yet  it  is  very  well  adapted,  when  used  with  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure,  to  the  treatment  of  old  and  bad  cases  which  do  not 
seem  to  yield  with  the  Spavin  Cure  alone.  (AVe  will  send  our  Blister  by 
mail  to  any  address  on  receipt  of  price,  $1.) 

After  a  few  days'  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  a  thick,  firm  scab  is 
usually  formed,  which  if  pulled  off  will  take  the  hair  with  it ;  yet  it  does 
not  affect  the  growth  of  the  hair.  The  better  way  is  to  apply  soft  soap  to 
soften  up  the  scab,  and  in  two  or  three  hours  wash  well,  and  when  dry 
apply  again  as  before.  (See  Testimonials  and  other  information  in  another 
part  of  this  book.) 

We  give  no  other  treatment,  as  our  experience  with  various  other  reme- 
dies, including  blisters,  liniments,  etc.,  has  been  very  unsatisfactory ,  as  has 
been  the  experience  of  horsemen  all  over  the  w^orld ;  but  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure,  when  properly  used,  has  given  entire  satisfaction.  (See  "  Our  Expe- 
rience with  B'ue  Spavin/'  on  page  63  of  tins  book.) 

Occult  Spavin.— This  is  similar  to  bone  spavin  in  its  nature,  the 
difference  being  that  the  location  is  within  the  joint,  so  that  no  enlarge- 
ment is  seen,  which  makes  it  more  difiicult  to  come  to  a  definite  conclusion 
as  to  its  location,  and  consequently  the  horse  is  oftentimes  blistered  and 
tormented  in  nearly  all  parts  of  the  leg  but  in  the  right  place. 

The  causes  and  effects  are  the  same  as  in  bone  spavin, 
and  it  should  be  treated  in  the  same  way. 

These  cases  are  often  mistaken  for  hip  disease,  because 
no  enlargement  can  be  seen. 

Bog  Spavin.— The  location  of  this  kind  of  spavin  is 
more  in  front  of  the  hock-joint  than  that  of  bone  spavin, 
and  it  is  a  soft  and  yet  firm  swelling.  It  does  not  generally 
cause  lameness.  blood  spavin. 

Treatment.— Vse  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  as  directed  for 


36 


SPRAIX. 


A  f^pliut  near 
the  knee. 
A  low  splint. 
A  small  bony 
growth  on  the 
front  of  the 
leg,  also  called 
splint. 


bone  spavin,  and,  if  the  enlargement  is  not  removed  in  two 
to  four  weeks,  apply  Kendall's  Blister,  as  directed  for  bone 
spavin,  and  continue  the  Spavin  Cure. 

Blood  Spavin.— This  is  similar  to  bog  spavin  but  more 
extended,  and  generally  involves  the  front,  inside  and  out- 
side of  the  joint,  giving  it  a  rounded  appearance.  The 
swelling  is  soft  and  fluctuating.  Young  horses  and  colts, 
especially  if  driven  or  worked  hard,  are  more  liable  to  have 
this  form  of  spavin  than  older  horses. 

Treatment. — For   this  form  of  spavin  (especially  bad 

cases)  we  would  recommend  our  Blister,  to  be  applied  every 

two  weeks  for  a  few  times,  and  the  Spavin  Cure,  to  be  l 

used  between  times  of  blistering,  as  recommended  on  box. 

3 
Rub  well,  with  the  hand,  often.  ^ 

SPLINT. — This  is  a  small,  bony  enlargement,  and  gen- 
erally situated  on  the  inside  of  the  fore-leg  about  three  or 
four  inches  below  the  knee  joint,  and  occurs  frequently  in 
young  horses  when  they  are  worked  too  hard. 

Treatment  should  be  the  same  as  for  bone  spavin,  which  see. 

SPRAIN.— By  this  is  meant  the  sudden  shifting  of  a  joint  farther  than 
is  natural,  but  not  so  as  to  produce  dislocation.  Every  joint  is  liable  to 
sprain  by  the  horse's  falling,  slipping,  or  being  overworked.  These  cases 
cause  a  great  deal  of  trouble,  oftentimes  producing  lameness,  pain,  swelling, 
tenderness,  and  an  unusual  amount  of  heat  in  the  part. 

Treatment. — Entire  rest  should  be  given  the  horse,  and  if  the  part  is  found 
hot,  as  is  usuall}'  the  case,  apply  cold  water  cloths,  changing  frequently, 
for  from  one  to  three  days  until  the  heat  has  subsided,  w^hen  apply  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure,  twice  or  three  times  a  day,  rubbing  well  with  the  hand. 

If  the  fever  is  considerable,  it  might  be  well  to  give  fifteen  drops  of 
tincture  of  aconite  root,  three  times  a  day,  for  one  or  two  days,  while  the 
cold  water  cloths  are  being  applied.  Allow  the  horse  a  rest  of  a  few  weeks, 
especially  in  bad  cases,  as  it  is  very  difficult  to  cure  some  of  these  cases,  un- 
less the  horse  is  allowed  to  rest. 

STi^-GGERS.  —A  disease  of  horses,  resulting  from  some  lesion  of  the 
brain,  which  causes  a  loss  of  control  of  voluntary  motion.  As  it  generally 
occurs  in  fat  horses  which  are  w^ell  fed,  those  subject  to  these  attacks  should 
not  be  over-fed.    The  cause  is  an  undue  amount  of  blood  flowing  to  the  brain. 

Treatment. — The  aim  of  the  treatment  should  be  to  remove  the  cause. 
In  ordinary  cases  give  half  a  pound  of  cpsom  salts,  and  repeat  if  necessary 
to  have  it  physic,  and  be  careful  about  over-feeding. 

In  mad  staggers,  it  would  be  well  to  bleed  from  the  neck  in  addition  to 
giving  the  epsom  salts. 


STIFLE-JOINT     LAMENESS. 


37 


PATELLA,   OK    WIIIRLBONE 
DISPLACED. 


STIFLE-JOINT  LAMENESS  —This  is  not  one  of  very  common  occur- 
rence, but  occurs  occasionally  in  colts  kept  on  uneven  ground,  which 
induces  dislocation  of  the  stitie,  or  patella,  which  slips  off  from  the  rounded 
heads  of  the  bones  when  the  horse  steps. 

It  sometimes  occurs  in  horses  which  are  kept  on  bad  food,  or  in  those 
which  are  constitutionally  weak. 

symptoms.— T\\Q  horse  stops  sud- 
denly and  extends  one  of  the  hind  legs 
backwards.  The  pastern  is  flexed  and 
the  head  raised,  as  shown  in  the  engrav- 
ing, and  there  is  a  swelling  upon  the 
outer  side  of  the  pastern,  with  great 
pain.  It  sometimes  occurs  in  colts  on 
the  slightest  cause. 

Treatment. — Any  flurry  may  restore 
the  bone  to  its  proper  place  in  colts,  but 
for  cases  which  do  not  become  replaced, 
in  colts  or  horses,  get  into  a  shed  and  fix 
a  rope  to  the  pastern  as  shown  in  the  engraving,  and  throw  the  other  end 
over  a  beam.  Then  while  one  perscn  pulls  the  leg  upward  and  forward, 
another  should  stand 
by  the  quarters  and 
push  the  dislocated 
patella  inward  with 
both  hands.  Feed 
well,  and  give  the 
horse  five  or  six  weeks' 
rest,  or  place  him  in 
a  level  pasture,  and 
have  him  shod  with 
a  piece  of  iron  pro- 
jecting from  the  toe, 
especially  if  the  toe 
has  been  worn  off.  _ 

Apply     Kendall's         the  manner  of  replacing  the  patella. 
Spavin  Cure  over  the  stifle,  as  directed  for  spavin,  to  remove  the  soreness 
and  pain. 

SWEENEY.  {Atrophy.) — This  is  a  wasting  away  of  the  muscles  of  the 
shoulder,  and  is  said  to  be  caused  by  some  disease  in  the  foot  or  leg. 

Treatment  — Treat  any  disease  found  in  the  foot  or  leg  as  directed  in 
other  ]-)arts  of  this  book.  Apply  to  the  shoulder  soft  soap  with  a  little  salt 
-added,  four  or  five  times  a  week,  and  rub  well. 


38 


THOROUGHPIN. 


THOROUGHPIN. — An  affection  accompanying  blood  spavin,  and 
generally  caused  by  excessive  labor. 

Symptoms. — A  round  tumor  going  through  the  leg  and  appearing  on  the- 
outside  and  in  front  of  the  joint  of  the  hock.  Thoroughpin  is  the  same 
disease  as  blood  spavin,  on  a  more  extensive  scale,  causing  the  enlargement 
to  extend  through  the  joint  from  one  side  to  the  other. 

Treatment. —S'umQ  as  for  blood  spavin,  which  see. 

TUMORS  are  swellings  or  enlargements  of  any  part  of  the  body.  They 
vary  according  to  their  situation  and  nature. 

Treatment. — The  treatment  varies  with  different  horsemen.  And  we- 
would  say  that  in  some  cases  it  might  be  best  to  have  them  cut  out,  and 
yet  there  are  many  other  cases  which  can  be  removed  by  the  use  of  Kendall's^ 
Spavm  Cure,  applied  as  directed  for  spavin.  We  now  have  in  mind  a  case- 
of  a  bony  tumor  which  had  been  sawed  off  by  a  surgeon,  but,  from  some 
cause,  continued  to  grow ;  after  it  had  again  reached  quite  a  large  size  the 
owner  of  the  horse  began  to  use  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and,  after  he  had 
used  one  or  two  bottles,  told  us  that  the  tumor  was  nearly  removed,  and 
on  examination  we  found  it  quite  difficult  to  detect  it. 

WATER  FARCY  is  the  result  of  weakness  in  the  old,  and  of  inflam- 
matory action  in  the  young.  By  long  continued  labor,  from  twelve  to- 
eighteen  hours  each  day,  the  horse,  already  debilitated,  is  by  abuse  made  a 
fit  subject  for  water  farcy. 

It  is  the  custom  of  some  to 
feed  largely  on  Saturday  night 
and  not  to  visit  again  until  Mon- 
day morning,  wiien  they  are 
liable  to  find  the  animal,  so 
cruelly  treated,  with  one  sw^ollen 
leg.  The  horse  holds  the  leg  up 
as  seen  in  the  engraving,  and 
will  generally  be  lame.  He  is 
in  too  much  pain,  and  is  too 
tired,  to  eat,  but  will  be  very 
thirsty  on  account  of  the  agonies 
which  his  cruel  treatment  has  brought  upon  him.  When  water  farcy 
occurs,  let  it  be  understood  that  it  is  because  the  horse  has  been  worked  too- 
long  and  too  hardly,  and  that  if  the  animal  is  not  better  cared  for.  Farcy 
will  be  the  result. 

Treatmenf.—hei  the  w^ork  be  lighter,  the  nourishment  sufficient  and 
of  better  quality,  and  the  stable  kept  clean  and  well  ventilated.  Lead  the 
horse  out,  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  gentle  exercise.     As  soon  as  the 


THE   driver's  first   VISIT   ON 
MONDAY  M0RNINC4 


WIND   GALLS.  3^ 

limb  will  bear  friction  let  it  be  well  rubbed  with  the  hands,  and  this  repeated 
often.  Bathe  with  cold  water  and  rub  dry.  If  the  lameness  and  swelling 
continue,  take  two  parts  of  alcohol  and  one  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  mix, 
and  bathe  the  leg  with  the  mixture,  and  rub  w^ell.  Then  take  iodide  of 
potassium,  one  drachm;  pulv.  gentian,  one  drachm;  pulv.ginger,  one  drachm; 
sulphate  of  iron,  one  drachm;  linseed  meal,  two  ozs. ;  make  into  a  ball,  and 
give  at  one  dose,  repeating  every  day  for  several  days. 

Prepare  the  above  balls  as  they  are  wanted  each  day,  because  the  iodide 
of  potassium  should  be  kept  in  a  vial  until  it  is  wanted  for  use.  Always 
begin  the  treatment  as  soon  as  possible. 

WIND  GxiLLS. — Soft  swellings  or  enlargements  just  above  the  fetlock 
joints,  which  are  caused  by  over-exertion  or  by  sprains.  They  are  of  a  sim- 
ilar nature  to  blood  spavin,  and  may  be  treated  in  the  same  way;  or  place 
exactly  on  the  wind  galls  pieces  of  cork  covered  with  cloth  large  enough  to 
press  them  down,  and  wet  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  keep  the  cork& 
pressed  on  the  galls  by  the  use  of  a  rubber  bandage,  only  removing  it  when, 
the  horse  is  used  and  when  it  is  necessary  to  wet  the  compress. 

Apply  only  a  little  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  the  compress,  and  be 
careful  not  to  have  it  so  tight  as  to  cause  strangulation  of  the  leg,  but 
only  as  tight  as  can  be  without  causing  strangulation.  Remove  the  com- 
press as  soon  as  there  are  any  signs  of  soreness,  and  bathe,  once  or  twice  a 
a  day,  with  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  until  all  soreness  has  subsided. 
Care  should  be  exercised  in  the  use  of  the  compress,  or  sores  may  be  pro- 
duced.    (See  directions  for  the  Treatment  of  Bone  Spavin.) 

WORMS.— There  are  several  kinds  of  w^orms  which  infest  the  horse^ 
^^_  some    of    which  produce  a  vast 

''-~^  if  a  valuable  colt  is  desired.     Gen- 

The  horse  rubs  his  nose  violently  against  a  wall  tie  work  is  always  better  for  the 
when  there  is  irritation  from  worms.  ,  ...  , 

mare  than  to  remam  without  work. 

Symptoms.— When  tape-worm  is  present,  there  is  checked  development, 
large  head,  long  legs,  ravenous  appetite,  unhealthy  coat,  thin  body,  fetid 
breath.  The  colt  picks  and  bites  its  ow^n  hair,  rubs  its  nose  against  a  wall^ 
or  strains  it  violently  upwards. 


40  YELLOW    AVATERS. 

Treatment.  Give  spirits  of  turpentine.  For  a  colt  three  months  old 
give  from  one-fourth  to  one-half  ounce;  six  months  old,  one-half  to  one 
ounce;  one  year,  one  to  one  and  a  half  ounces;  two  years,  one  and  one-half 
to  two  ounces ;  four  years,  three  to  four  ounces.  Also  procure  one  pound 
of  quassia  chips  and  pour  three  quarts  of  boiling  water  on  to  them ;  then 
mix  a  proportional  dose  of  the  quassia  infusion  with  the  turpentine,  and 
cause  it  to  blend  together  by  stirring  in  well  with  yolks  of  eggs.  Add 
twenty  grains  of  powdered  camphor  gum,  and  give  the  dose  the  first  thing 
in  the  morning. 

Feed  well  afterward,  and  give  every  morning  until  the  coat  is  glossy, 
muriated  tmcture  of  iron,  from  one  to  ten  drachms,  according  to  age,  and 
also  Fowler's  Solution,  from  one-fourth  to  three  drachms. 

LuMBRici. — Long,  round  worms,  which  are  sometimes  seen  eighteen 
inches  long.     They  prey  upon  the  weakly,  whether  old  or  young. 

7'rentm.ent. — Give  one  drachm  tartar  emetic,  w^orked  into  a  ball  with  lin- 
seed meal  and  flour,  every  morning,  until  the  desired  effect  is  accomplished. 
Or  give  calomel,  three  drachms;  tartar  emetic,  one  drachm ;  mixed,  and  made 
into  three  balls,  to  be  given  at  night  for  three  nights;  and  give,  one  day 
after  the  last  ball,  a  good  purging  ball. 

Pin  Worms.  —This  variety  of  worms  inhabits  the  rectum,  and  causes 
great  itching  posteriorly,  which  causes  the  horse  to  rub  its  hair  off  against 
the  wall. 

I'natment. — Most  medicines  are  deprived  of  their  activity  because  they 
do  not  reach  the  rectum;  therefore  it  is  best  to  treat  with  injections  which 
will  come  directly  in  contact  with  the  parasites.  Take  one  ounce  catechu  and 
a  quart  of  water,  and,  when  dissolved,  give  as  an  injection,  and  repeat  for 
seven  mornings.  On  the  eighth  day  give  a  mash ;  at  night  follow  with  one- 
half  ounce  aloes,  and  one  drachm  calomel.  Repeat  the  above  if  necessary. 
Injections  of  tobacco  smoke  work  well. 

YELLOW  WATERS.— This  affection  is  the  result  of  liver  disease,  and 
has  derived  its  name  from  the  characteristic  color  of  the  membranes  of  the 
eyes,  nose  and  mouth,  which  have  a  peculiar  yellowness  that  is  caused  by 
the  liver  being  diseased,  so  that  its  natural  functions  are  not  properly  per- 
formed, and  a  large  amount  of  bile  is  thrown  back  into  the  blood,  instead 
of  being  carried  off  in  its  natural  way,  and  only  eliminated  partially 
through  the  kidneys.  It  occurs  more  often  in  horses  which  are  highly  fed 
and  have  nothing  to  do,  than  in  an}-  others. 

Treatment. — Give  ginger,  two  drachms;  powdered  mandrake  root,  one 
drachm;  powdered  aloes,  four  drachms;  mix,  and  give  at  one  dose.  Feed 
the  horse  with  soft  feed  and  grass  to  loosen  the  bowels.  Repeat  the  above 
dose  as  often  as  shall  be  necessary,  which,  in  most  cases,  perhaps,  would  be 
about  every  other  day. 


DOSES    FOR    THE    HORSE. 


41 


DOSES  FOE  THE  HOESE. 


Name  of  Drug. 


Aloes. 
Alum. 
Anii?e  Seed. 
Aqua  Ammonia. 

Arsenic. 
Asafoetida. 
Bicarbonate  of  ) 
Potash.  f 

Bismuth. 

Black  Antimony. 

Blue  Vitriol. 
Calomel. 
Camphor. 
Cartharides. 
Carbolic  Acid. 
Castor  Oil. 
Cayenne. 
Chlorate  of         I 
Potash.  j 

Copper;!  s. 
Croton  Oil. 
Digitalis  leaf. 
Epsom  Salts. 
Ether. 

Fowler's  Solution 

Gentian  Root. 

Ginger. 

Glauber's  Salts. 


Action  and  Use. 


See  Ar-  I 

f 


iodide  of 
Potassium. 


Linseed  Oil,  Raw 
Magnesia. 
Mercurial      Oint- 
ment. 

Nux  Vomica. 


Opium. 

Prepared  Chalk. 
Quinine. 
Saltpetre. 
Soda  Bicarb. 

Soda  Sulphite. 

Solution  of  Lime 

Spirits   of    Chlo 
roform. 

Strychnia. 
Sulphur. 


Laxative  and  Tonic. 
Astringent. 

Aromatic  and  Stomachic. 
Stimulant  and  Antacid. 
J  Alterative    and  Tonic.    Used  for  ) 
j      Paralysis.  Mange,  etc.  f 

Anti-spasmodic.  Coughs,  etc. 
j  Diuretic  and  Antacid.    Good  for  I 
\      Rheumatism.  f 

For  Chronic  Diarrhoea,  etc. 

Promotes  the  Secretions. 

Astringent  and  Tonic. 
Cathartic. 
Anti-spasmodic. 
Diuretic  and  Stimulant. 
Externally  and  Disinfectant. 
Cathartic. 

Stimulant  and  Carminative. 
J  Diuretic.       Given   for   Bloating,  I 
)     etc.  f 

Tonic  and  Astringent. 
Powerful  Purgative. 
Sedative  and  Diuretic. 
Cathartic  and  Febrifuge. 
Anti-spasmodic. 
j  Used  for  Skin  diseases. 
I      senic,  a  preparation  of. 
Tonic. 
Tonic.  Stimulant   and  Stomachic.  ) 
Used  for  Flatulent  Colic,  Dys-  V 
pepsia,  etc.  ) 

Cathartic. 
Diuretic   and   Alterative.      Used  ) 
for  Rheumatism.  Dropsy,  En-  r 
largecl  Glands,  etc.  ) 

Cathartic  and  Nutritive. 
\  For  colts  as  an  Antacid  and  Laxa-  I 
"I      tive.  f 

(  Used  for  Mange,  Itch,  Lice,  and  / 
■(     other  parasites.  ) 

j  Nervous  stimulant.  Used  for  Pa-  / 
I     ralysis.  f 

f Anodyne  and  Antispasmodic,  i 
-;  Given  in  Colic,  Inrtaramation  of  }■ 
I     Bowels,  Diarrhoea,  etc.  . 

Antacid. 

Tonic.    Given  during  convalescence. 
Diuretic  and  Febriluge. 
Similar  to  Bicarb.  Potash. 
I  Antiseptic  and  Alterative.    Used  I 
1      lor  Blood  diseases.  f 

j  Antacid,  used  as  an  antidote  to  | 
(      poisoning  by  acids.  ) 

]  Anodyne  and  Anti-spasmodic. 

J  Tonic  and  Stimulant.    Used  for  I 

I      Paralysis.  f 

Alterative    and   Laxative.     Used  ) 

for  Skin  diseases  and  Rheuma-  V 

fism.  \ 


Do>E. 


1-2  to  1  oz. 
■i  to  3  drs. 
1-2  to  2  ozs . 
1  to  4  drs. 

1  to  5  grs. 

1  to  3  drs. 

3  to  5  drs. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 

1-4  to  1-2  dr. 

1-2  to  1  dr. 
10  to  41  grs. 
1-2  to  1  dr. 
3  to  6  grs. 

12tol  pt. 

5  to  25  grs. 

1-2  to  2  drs. 

1/2  to  IH  drs 
10tol5d'p"s 
:0  to  20  grs 

2  to  8  ozs. 
1-2  to  2  ozs 

1  to  4  drs. 
to  2  drs. 

2  to  5  drs. 

6  to  12  ozs. 

1-2  to  1  1- 
drs. 

1  to  2  pts. 

1-4  to  1  oz . 


15  to  25  grs. 


1-4  to  1  dr. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 
15  to  .50  grs 
1  to  3  drs. 

3  to  8  drs. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 

4  to  6  ozs. 
1  to  2  ozs. 
1-2  to  1  gr. 

1-2  to  2  ozs 


Vinegar. 
Magnesia  and  oil. 

\  Vinegar   and    raw" 
/     Linseed  Oil. 

J  Inf  us'n  of  oak  bark. 
I  Give  also  linsd  oil. 
Eggs,  Milk,  etc. 
Eggs  and  Milk. 


Eggs;  soap;  grueL 


Antidote. 


Opium. 
Stimulate. 


\  Hydrated   peroxide 
"/      ol  Iron. 


i  Give  freely  sta-ch 
<  or  flour,  with  water 
(  largely. 


J  Whites  of  Eggs  with 
I  milk  given  freely. 
f  Saleratus,  followed 
I  quickly  by  cop- 
"1  peras,  both  dissolv- 
t  ed  in  water. 

i  Belladonna,  strong  coffee, 
j^  brandy  and  an.monia. 
J  Dash  cold  wa'er  on,  and 
'  keep  the  horse  moving. 


(  Linseed  oil  largely. 
"j  Raw. 


Tobacco. 


42 


DOSES    FOK    THE    HORSE. 


Name  of  Drug.  I 

Sweet   Spirits   of 

Nitre. 
Tannic  Acid. 
Tartar  Emetic. 
Tincture    of    Ac 

onite  Root. 
Tincture  of  Can- 

tharides. 
Tincture  Ergot. 
Tincture  Iodine. 

Tincture  Iron. 

Tr.  Nux  Vomica. 
Tincture  Opium. 

White  Vitriol. 


Action  and  Use. 


Diuretic  and  Diaphoretic. 

Astringent. 

Sedative  and  Alterative. 


Sedative.    Used  for  lung  fever,  etc 
Stimulant  and  Tonic. 


c 

\ 

Parturient. 

Used  externally. 

j  Tonic  and  Astringent.     Used  for  | 

I     Typhoid  diseases.  j 

j  Tonic.     Stimulant    in    Paralysis  ( 

(      and  Dyspepsia.  j 

Anodyne  and  Anti-spasmodic. 

I  Astringent.         Used     for     cuts,  } 
1     wounds  and  sores,  in  solution,     f 


Dose. 


Yz  toU/i  ozs 

^0to40grs. 
1-8  to  1-2  dr. 

15to35d'p'8 

1  to  2  ozs. 

1  to  2  ozs. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 

2  to  4  drs. 
1  to  2  oz^. 

5  to  15  grs. 


Tannic  Acid. 

f  Gi>e  small  doses  of  Nux 
.|  Vomit  a,  and  stimnlanU 
(  largely,  and  keep  moving. 


See  Nux  Vomica. 

See  Opium. 

j  Milk,      eggs      and 
I  flour. 


For  a  colt  one  month  old,  give  one  twenty-fourth  of  the  full  dose  for  an  adult  horse  as 
given  above;  three  months  old,  one-twelfth;  six  months  old,  one-sixth;  one  year  old, 
one-third :  two  years  old,  one-half;  three  years  old,  three-fourths. 


IN  MEASURING  LIQUIDS, 

A  tablespoonful  is  equal  to  half  an  ounce  by  measure. 

A  dessert-spoonful  is  equal  to  one-fourth  ounce,  or  two  drachms. 

A  teaspoonful  is  equal  to  one  drachm. 

A  teacup  is  estimated  to  contain  about  four  fluid  ounces,  or  a  gill. 

A  wine  glass  about  two  fluid  ounces. 

The  above  named  household  implements  vary  in  size  and  capacity,  so 
that  usually  it  is  diflicult  to  measure  with  them  accurately;  yet,  for  nearly 
all  medicines,  it  will  be  near  enough  for  all  practical  purposes,  excepting 
some  teacups  are  now  made  to  hold  six  or  eight  ounces,  so  that,  if  the  med- 
icine to  be  measured  is  poison,  it  is  well  to  give  smaller  doses  if  the  exact 
capacity  is  not  known.  It  is  best  for  those  having  much  use  for  measures  to 
procure  a  glass  graduate  which  will  measure  drachms  and  ounces. 


A  VERY  FOOLISH  MANNER  OF 
TORTURING  HORSES. 


A  BETTER  AND  MORE  HUMANE  WAY  OP 
TREATING  OUR  FAITHFUL  FRIEND. 


AGE    OF    THE    HORSE. 


43 


THE  AGE  OF  THE  HOESE, 

Determined  by  the  appearance  of  the  teeth. 


Ml 


The  safest  way  of  determining  the  age  of  a  horse  is  by  the  appearance  of  the  teeth, 
-which  undergo  certain  changes  in  the  course  of  years.  Althousrh  it  may  be  impossible 
to  give  any  rules  which  wilTbe  found  to  be  exactly  correct  in  every  case,  yet  the  following 
classification  is  generally  correct;  but  exceptions  will  occur,  as,  for  instance,  a  noble 
horse  may  be  taken  for  younger  than  he  really  is,  because  the  strong  structure  of  all  the 
bones  makes  the  teeth  also  stronger  than  those  of  a  horse  of  the  same  age,  of  an  inferior 
breed. 

Eight  to  fourteen  days  after  birth,  the  first  middle  nippers  of  the  set  of  milk  teeth  are 
cut  (Fig.  1);  four  to  sfx  weeks  afterwards,  the  pair  next  to  them  (Fig.  2);  and  finally, 
after  sis  or  eight  months,  the  last  (Fig.  3). 

All  these  milk  teeth  have  a  well-defined  body  and  neck,  and  a  slender  fang,  and  on 
their  front  surfaces  grooves  or  furrows,  which  disappear  from  the  middle  nippers  at  the 
end  of  one  year;  from  the  next  pair  in  two  years;  and  from  the  incisive  teeth  (cutters) 
in  three  years. 

At  the  age  of  two,  the  nippers  become  loose  and  fall  out;  in  their  places  appear  two 
permanent  teeth,  with  deep,  black  cavities,  and  full,  sharp  edges  (Fig.  4). 

At  the  age  of  three,  the  next  pair  (Fiir.  5)  fall  out. 

At  lour  years  old,  the  corner  teeth  fall  out  (Fig.  6). 

At  five  years  old,  the  horse  has  his  permanent  set  of  teeth. 

The  teeth  grow  in  length  as  the  horse  advances  in  years,  but  at  the  same  time,  his  teeth 
are  worn  away,  by  use,  about  one-twelfth  of  an  inch  every  year;  so  that  the  black  cav- 
ities of  the  centre  nippers  below  disappear  in  the  sixth  year  (Fig.  7);  those  of  the  next 
pair,  in  the  seventh  year  (Fig.  8);  and  those  of  the  corner  teeth,  in  the  eighth  year  (Fig. 
9).    Also  the  outer  corner  teeth  of  upper  and  lower  jaw  just  meet  at  eight  years  of  age. 

At  nine  years  old,  cups  leave  the  two  centre  nippers  al)ove,  and  each  of  the  two  upper 
corner  teeth  has  a  little  sharp  protrusion  at  the  extreme  outer  corners  (Fig.  10). 

At  the  age  often,  the  cups  disappear  from  the  adjoining  teeth. 

At  the  age  of  eleven,  the  cups  disappear  from  the  corner  teeth  above,  and  are  only 
indicated  by  brownish  spots. 

The  oval  form  becomes  broader,  and  changes,  from  the  twelfth  to  the  sixteenth  year, 
more  and  more  into  a  triangular  form,  and  the  teeth  lose,  finally,  with  the  twentieth  year, 
all  regularity.  There  is  nothing  remaining  in  the  teeth  that  can  afterwards  clearly 
«how  the  age  of  the  horse,  or  justify  the  most  experienced  examiner  in  giving  a  positive 
opinion. 

The  tushes,  or  canine  teeth,  conical  in  shape,  with  a  sharp  point,  and  curved,  are  cut 
between  the  third  and  fourth  year;  their  points  become  more  and  more  rounded,  until 
the  ninth  year,  nnd  after  that,  more  and  more  dull  in  the  course  of  years,  and  lose,  final- 
ly, all  regular  shape.    Mares  have,  frequently,  no  tusks,  or  only  very  faintly  indicated. 


44 


BREEDIXG, 


BEEEDING. 


This  very  important  subject  is  too  often  neglected.  A  common  mistake 
in  breeding  is  often  made,  that  mares  are  bred  from  after  they  become 
useless  for  work,  regardless  of  hereditary  diseases  which  may  be  trans- 
mitted to  their  offspring.  It  should  be  remembered  that  one  of  the  charac- 
teristic laws  of  life  is  the  reproduction  in  kind — "  like  begets  like." 

Both  parents  should  be  selected  with  reference  to  their  individual  points 
of  excellence,  and  also  so  that  the  points  of  one  may  be  adapted  to  the 
points  of  the  other ;  for,  although  both  may  be  excellent  individually,  the 
points  which  characterize  one  may  actually  counteract  those  of  the  other; 
but,  if  defects  exist,  the  breeder  should  be  sure  that  it  is  merely  accidental 
and  not  natural. 

None  but  sound  parents  should  be  bred  from ;  (accidents,  of  course,  are 
not  to  be  regarded  as  unsoundness).  Both  parents  should  be  free  from  any 
infirmity  relative  to  a  vicious  temper  or  bad  disposition,  although 
the  points  of  excellence  in  one  way  sometimes  counteract  the  bad  points^ 


BREEDING.  45 

in  the  other  relative  to  that  defect.  Great  care  should  be  exercised  that  tlie 
same  defect  does  not  exist  in  both.  Some  knowledge  of  the  parentage  of 
the  sire  and  dam  is  therefore  indispensable. 

For  ordinary  business  purposes  the  best  form  of  a  mare  to  breed  from  is 
a  short-legged  beast,  with  a  deep  and  roomy  chest,  wide  hips,  and  so  built 
in  every  way  as  to  indicate  a  robust  animal,  with  a  strong  constitution. 
Always  avoid,  if  possible,  selecting  a  mare  for  breeding  purposes  Avhich  has 
ring-bone,  spavin,  or  any  disease  that  will  render  the  offspring  liable  to  be 
afflicted  with  the  same,  by  hereditary  descent. 

The  "breed"  should  be  taken  into  consideration  also.  If  it  is  desired 
to  raise  a  carriage  beast,  select  a  mare  with  a  good,  animated  counte- 
nance, sprightly,  not  too  nervous  nor  too  sluggish,  but  with  a  general  mus- 
cular structure.  The  head  of  the  brood-mare  is  a  point  wiiich  should  be 
always  regarded,  for  a  mare  that  has  a  large  head,  with  a  dull,  stupid  coun- 
tenance, will  not  breed  a  good  foal,  unless  it  might  be  from  a  very  sprightly, 
ambitious  horse.  The  shoulder  blade  should  be  wide  and  long,  extending 
nearly  to  the  top  of  the  withers,  and  so  well  covered  with  muscle  as  not  to 
present  any  undue  prominence. 

The  neck  should  come  out  from  the  top  of  the  withers  and  not  low 
down;  the  fore-leg  should  be  perpendicular,  so  that  the  point  of  the  shoulder 
and  the  toe  will  be  in  a  right  line;  the  foot  should  be  sound,  and  of  good, 
symmetrical  shape. 

The  hips  should  be  long,  oval  and  broad ;  the  hock-joint  should  be  well 
formed,  and  not  of  the  "cow-hock"  or  "sickle-hock  "  kind. 

In  selecting  a  stallion,  the  rules  which  we  have  already  given  should  be 
observed,  remembering  that  compactness  is  quite  essential,  that  much  good- 
ness and  strength  may  be  condensed  into  a  small  space.  The  shoulder 
should  be  well  back,  with  the  shoulder  blade  lying  obliquely,  except  that, 
when  it  is  desired  to  raise  a  slow  draught-horse,  a  large  stallion,  with  up- 
right shoulders,  should  be  selected. 

In  summing  up  the  whole  matter  we  w^ould  say,  if  you  would  be  suc- 
cessful in  breeding  do  not  breed  into  the  same  family  and  blood,  but  select 
a  horse  of  different  blood,  unless  it  should  be  eight  or  ten  generations  re- 
moved. 

Avoid  using  a  horse  which  is  defective  in  any  particular,  when  the  mare 
has  the  same  defect,  but  select  one  as  nearly  perfect  as  possible  in  that  point. 
Do  not  breed  small  mares  with  very  large  horses,  for  there  should  be  mutual 
adaptation  in  size  and  form,  as  we  have  before  stated. 


46 


SHOEIXG, 


SHOEING. 


With  a  poor  hoof  an  otherwise 
valuable  horse  becomes  almost 
worthless,  so  that  the  common 
saying,  "No  foot,  no  horse,"  is 
practically  correct.  For  this  rea- 
son the  subject  of  horse-shoeing  is 
one  which  should  receive  much 
attention,  as  it  is  by  poor  shoeing 
that  so  many  horses  are  rendered 
almost  valueless  for  life. 

For  want  of  space  w^e  can  only 
give  some  of  the  more  important  points  which  should  be  observed  in  order 
to  preserve  the  hoof  in  a  natural  and  healthy  condition. 

The  hoof,  in  its  natural  state,  is  adapted  only  to  a  grassy  surface ;  so 
that,  when  we  wish  fo  bring  the  horse  into  practical  use  upon  our  hard  and 
stony  roads,  it  becomes  necessary  to  protect  the  hoof,  by  shoeing,  from  the 
unnatural  wear  and  tear  which  it  is  subjected  to. 

It  is  greatly  to  be  regretted  that  so  large  a  share  of  the  men  who  are 
permitted  to  do  this  very  important  work  of  shoeing  the  horse,  are  so 
ignorant  of  the  nature  and  structure  of  the  foot  and  the  principal  rules  which 
should  guide  them  in  doing  this  very  important  branch  of  work. 

It  is  a  great  fault  of  nearly  all  shoers  that  they  cut  and  pare  with  the 
idea  of  improving  the  foot,  when  their  aim  should  be,  mainly,  to  let  nature 
have  her  course  as  much  as  possible,  or,  in  other  words,  to  imitate  the 
natural  condition  of  the  foot,  and  only  pare  away  such  parts  as  have  become 
useless.  The  shoe  should  always  be  fitted  to  the  foot,  and  not  the  foot  to 
the  shoe,  as  is  too  often  practiced!  That  part  of  the  hoof  which  should  not 
have  pressure  is  the  portion  between  the  bar  and  the  quarter,  commonly 
known  as  the  seat  of  corns.     (For  location,  see  engraving  on  10th  page.) 

The  greatest  pressure  should  be  around  the  outside  of  the  foot,  for  about 
half  an  inch. 

The  frog  should  be  allowed  to  come  to  the  ground,  which  will  prevent, 
to  a  certain  extent,  the  concussion  which  would  otherwise  take  place.  The 
frog  should  not  he  cut  down,  as  is  frequently  practiced,  nor  should  it  be 
touched,  when  healthy,  except  for  the  purpose  of  cleansing. 


SHOEING.  47 

In  paring  the  foot,  be  very  careful  not  to  cut  down  the  outside,  so  as  to 
allow  the  entire  weight  to  rest  on  the  inside  of  the  shoe  upon  the  sole;  but 
•only  cut  away  the  dead  portion  of  horn  on  the  sole,  and  cut  down  the  wall 
from  heel  to  toe  until  the  bearing  is  natural,  leaving  it  even  and  as  near  its 
natural  state  as  possible.  A  red-hot  shoe  should  not  be  allowed  to  be  burned 
into  the  foot  to  fit  it. 

The  shoe  to  be  selected  should  depend  upon  the  condition  of  the  foot 
and  the  condition  of  the  roads,  etc.  The  flat  shoe,  when  properly  applied, 
leaves  the  foot  nearest  its  natural  shape,  by  allowing  the  horse  a  good,  even 
foundation  to  stand  upon,  and  is  most  likely  to  give  satisfaction  for  all 
ordinary  purposes.  At  some  seasons  of  the  year  it  will  be  necessary  to  have 
calks  upon  the  shoes,  but  ordinarily  the  foot  should  be  allowed  to  come  as 
near  the  ground  as  possible. 

What  we  mean  by  the  flat  shoe  is  one  flat  upon  its  superior  surface,  which 
-comes  in  direct  contact  with  the  hoof,  the  under  surface  being  partially 
concave,  so  as  to  assist  the  horse  in  grasping  the  ground,  to  prevent  slipping 
and  to  assist  in  progressing. 

The  shoe  should  he  as  big  as  the  foot  so  as  not  to  require  any  cutting  down 
_the  hoof  so  as  to  make  it  fit  the  shoe,  and  the  heels  of  the  shoe  should  not 
be  permitted  to  project  backwards  beyond  the  heel  of  the  hoof  more  than 
about  one-eighth  of  an  inch. 

The  outward  margin  of  the  shoe  should  just  coiTCspond  wuth  the  shape 
of  the  foot,  except  at  the  heel,  where  the  shoe  should  be  a  little  wider  from 
quarter  to  heel,  especially  on  the  outside. 

Many  persons  are  not  aware  of  the  thinness  of  the  hoof,  which  makes  it 
■quite  necessary  that  the  nail  holes  should  be  near  the  edge,  and  quite  well 
forward  in  the  toe,  so  as  to  avoid  driving  the  nails  into  the  quick,  which 
would  cause  serious  lameness  and  injury. 

Do  not  rasp  under  the  nail  clinches,  nor  over  them;  and  do  not  use  the 
rasp  at  all  on  the  outside  of  the  hoof,  not  even  below  the  clinches,  except 
just  enough  near  the  shoe  to  round  the  edge,  and  do  not  cut  down  the  hoof 
if  you  have  used  a  shoe  which  is  too  small. 

A  nail  for  a  horse's  foot  differs  materially  from  every  other  kind  of  nail, 
not  only  in  shape,  but  in  the  quality  of  iron  from  which  it  should  be  made; 
it  is  important  that  it  should  be  made  from  the  very  best  of  iron,  free  from 
flaws,  seams,  liability  to  sliver,  and  all  sulphurous  gases  in  the  process  of 
manufacture.  It  is  presumed  that  every  shoer  knows  that  a  nail  forged 
hot,  from  the  end  of  a  rod,  needs  no  argument  to  convince  any  one  that  a 
better  nail  is  thus  obtained  than  by  punching,  rolling  and  shearing  them 
from  a  cold  plate.  The  numerous  and  well  authenticated  cases  where 
valuable  horses  have  been  ruined  by  using  cold  rolled  nails,  are  enough  to 
deter  any  first-class  shoer  from  driving  anything  but  a  Hot    Forged  nail, 


48 


SHOEING. 


even  if  its  cost  should  be  double  that  of  the  cold  rolled  nail,  because  no 
shoer  can  take  the  risk  of  injuring  his  customer's  horse. 

Use  only  the  very  best  of  nails;  drive  as  s?naU  and  few  nails  as  will  hold 
the  shoe  firmly  and  securely  to  its  place.  See  that  the  nails  fill  the  holes 
and  the  heads  the  crease,  leaving  little,  if  any,  to  project  beyond  the  ground 
surface  when  finished,  thus  preventing  the  clinch  from  rising  when  brought 
in  contact  with  stones,  and  saving  the  injuring  of  the  ankle. 

This  drawing  is  made  from  a  nail 
such  as  is  used  in  Oriental  countries, 

ii     |fc^«^ for    attaching    shoes  to    their  horses^ 

Mlli?^  feet,  and  has  been  employed  since  the 

15th  century. 

This   is  an  ordinary   hand-made 
nail  made  from  the  rod  when  at 
a  welding  heat,  and  still  in  use  in 
England  and  Europe,  and  also  in 
introduction  of  the  Putnam  Hot  Forged 
Nails,  which  were  the 
IliiilllM^^  first  successfully  in- 

troduced Hot  Forged 
machine  nails,  and  this  drawing  shows  the  similarity  of  manufacture  to 
that  of    the  hand-make,  and  when  in  a  finished  conditvm  it  is   identical 

with  those  of  hand-make 
when  ready  for  use,  and 
has  no  equal  in  the  long 
list  of  machine-made  nails. 
This  drawing  represents 
a  cross  section  of  iron  from 
which  the  cold  punched 
and  sheared  nails  are  made 
by  forcing  a  blank  there- 
from by  means  of  a  punch 
which  gives  a  blank  similar  to  No.  1.  No.  2  the  same  as  No.  1,  but  made 
hot  instead  of  cold.     These  blanks  are  put  through  a  series  of  rollers  and 

drawn  into  the  form  of  No.  3, 
with  an  indentation  on  the  thin 
end  for  the  scarfed  points,  which 
conduct  the  nail  out  of  the  hoof. 
No.  4  represents  the  piece 
which  is  removed  by  shearing 
the  blade   of  No.    3,    and    pro- 


m 


ill lillllllllllllllllllM 


lllll I M         W^0 

duces  the  nail  No.  5  complete.     All  are  aware  that  the  rolling  of  iron 


SHOEING. 


49 


^i 


Hill 


to  separate  iu  layers  as  shown  in  figure 
sliearin 

11 


cold  produces  what 
is     termed     lamina- 
tion, causing  the  iron 
a.     But  as  the  compression  of 
holds  the  edges  together,   it 


does  not  show   itself  until  driven  into 
the  hoof,  when  the  horny  fibres  cause 
them  to  separate  while 
being   driven,    and  one 
portion    is    forced    into 
the     foot    and    the    other    out 
through  the  wall   of  the  hoof, 
thus    causing    lameness,     lock- 
jaw   and    death,    as    has    been 
frequently  the  case  since  the 
introduction  of   cold    rolled 
nails,  wdiich  the    records  of 
State  courts,    as  well  as  the 
testimony  of  celebrated  horse  owners,  abundantly  show. 

This  drawing  was  taken  from 
a  hoof  to  show  the  result  of  a  cold 
rolled  and  sheared  pointed  nail, 
which  produced  the  death  of  a 
valuable  animal,  and  for  which 
carelessness  the  owner  received  no 
remuneration. 


50  MISCELLANEOUS     RECEIPTS. 


MISCELLANEOUS    EECEIPTS. 


For  Colic. 

(See  IVeatment  of  Colic.) 

No.  1. — Take  of  laudanum,  1  ounce;  spirits  of  turpentine,  H  ounces. 
Mix,  and  give  at  one  dose,  in  three  times  the  amount  of  warm  water. 

No.  2.— Sulphuric  ether,  1|  ounces  ;  laudanum,  1  ounce  ;  essence  of 
peppermint,  2  ounces  ;  water,  16  ounces.  Mix,  and  shake  well  before 
giving. 

For  Heaves. 

(See  Treatment  of  Heaves.) 

No.  1. — One  teaspoonful  of  lobelia,  given  in  the  feed,  once  a  da.y  for  a 
week,  and  then  once  or  twice  a  week,  will  stop  them  for  a  time. 

No.  2. — Balsam  copaiba,  1  ounce  ;  spirits  of  turpentine,  2  ounces  ; 
balsam  fir,  1  ounce  ;  cider  vinegar,  16  ounces.  Mix,  and  give  a  tablespoon- 
ful  once  a  day. 

No.  3. — Saltpetre.  1  ounce  ;  indigo,  |  ounce  ;  rain  water,  four  pints. 
Mix,  and  give  a  pint  twice  a  day. 

No.  4. — Liquorice,  elecampane,  wild  turnip,  fenugreek,  skunk-cabbage, 
lobelia,  cayenne  and  ginger,  equal  parts  of  each.  Mix,  and  give  a  table- 
spoonful  once  or  twice  a  day  ;  if  the  horse  refuses  to  eat  it  in  feed,  make  it 
into  a  ball  and  give. 

Contracted  Hoof  or  Sore  Feet. 

No.  1. — Take  equal  parts  of  soft  fat,  yellow  wax,  linseed  oil,  Venice 
turpentine  and  Norway  tar  ;  first  melt  the  wax,  then  add  the  others,  mixing 
thoroughly.     Apply  to  the  edge  of  the  hair  once  a  day. 

No.  2. — Benzine,  1  ounce  ;  salts  of  nitre,  1  ounce  ;  alcohol,  3  ounces; 
aqua  ammonia,  2  ounces ;  Venice  turpentine,  8  ounces.  Mix.  Apply  to  the 
edge  of  the  hair  and  all  over  the  hoof  once  a  day  for  ten  days,  then  twice  a 
week  for  a  short  time. 

No.  3. — Rosin,  4  ounces  ;  lard,  8  ounces  ;  heat  them  over  a  slow  fire, 
then  take  off  and  add  powdered  verdigris,  1  ounce,  and  stir  well  to  prevent 
its  running  over  ;  when  partly  cool  add  2  ounces  spirits  of  turpentine. 
Apply  to  the  hoof  about  one  inch  down  from  the  hair. 


MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS.  51 

Horse  Liniments. 

]S[o.  1.— Oil  spike,  oil  origanum,  oil  hemlock,  oil  wormwood,  aqua 
ammonia,  camphor  gum,  of  each  2  ounces;  olive  oil,  4  ounces;  alcohol,  1 
quart.     Mix.     This  is  an  excellent  liniment  for  man  or  beast. 

No.  2.— Oil  origanum,  oil  amber,  sweet  oil,  of  each  1  ounce;  oil  spike, 
aqua  ammonia  and  oil  of  turpentine,  of  each  2  ounces.     Mix. 

j^o.  3.— Linseed  oil,  8  ounces;  turpentine,  8  ounces;  oil  origanum,  4 
ounces.  Mix  well.  This  is  excellent  for  sprains  and  bruises,  and  is  good 
as  a  general  liniment. 

No.  4. — Oil  spike,  1  ounce;  oil  origanum,  2  ounces;  alcohol,  16  ounces. 
Good  for  lameness  resulting  from  almost  any  cause.  ^ 

No.  5. — Take  equal  parts  of  alcohol,  chloroform,  aqua  ammonia,  Jamaica 
rum  and  water,  and  mix. 

For  Scratches  and  Grease  Heel. 

No.  1.— Balsam  fir,  4  ounces;  lard,  4  ounces.  Stir,  with  a  gentle  heat, 
until  thoroughly  mixed.     Wash  the  sores  well  with  castile  soap,  and  apply. 

No.  2.— Sugar  of  lead,  2  ounces;  borax,  1  ounce;  sw^eet  oil,  6  ounces. 
Mix,  and  apply  twice  daily,  after  Avashing  with  castile  soap,  and  drying. 

No.  3. — Tincture  of  myrrh,  2  ounces;  glycerine,  4  ounces;  tincture  of 
arnica,  2  ounces.  Mix  thoroughly,  and  apply  two  or  tliree  times  a  day,  after 
cleansing,  as  above,  with  castile  soap. 

No.  4. — Take  i  ounce  of  powdered  verdigris  and  1  pint  of  rurn  or 
proof  spirits.  Mix,  and  apply  once  or  twice  a  day.  This  works  nicely  for 
grease  heel  or  mud  fever. 

No.  5. — Take  of  oxide  of  zinc,  1  drachm;  lard,  1  ounce;  powdered  gum 
benzoin,  10  grains;  camphorated  spirits,  1  drachm.  Mix  thoroughly,  and 
rub  on  twice  a  week.     Do  not  wash  after  the  first  application. 

Cuts,  "Wounds  and  Sores. 

No.  1. — Take  of  lard,  4  ounces;  beeswax,  4  ounces;  rosin,  2  ounces; 
carbolic  acid,  i  ounce.  Mix  the  first  three,  and  melt;  then  add  the  carbolic 
acid,  stirring  until  cool.     This  is  excellent  for  man  as  well  as  beast. 

No.  2. — Tincture  aloes,  1  ounce  ;  tincture  myrrh,  ^  ounce  ;  tincture 
opium,  i  ounce ;  water,  4  ounces.     Mix,  and  apply  night  and  morning. 

No.  3. — Tincture  opium,  2  ounces;  tannin,  i  ounce.     Mix. 

No.  4. — Carbolic  acid,  1  ounce;  soft  water,  1  quart.     Mix. 

Sweeney. 

No.  1. — Spanish  flies,  camphor  gum  and  cayenne,  of  each  1  ounce; 
alcohol,  10  ounces;  spirits  turpentine,  6  ounces;  oil  origanum,  2  ounces. 
Mix. 


52  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS. 

No.  2, — x\lcoliol,  16  oimces;  spirits  turpentine,  10  ounces;  muriate  of 
ammonia.  1  ounce.     Mix. 

No.  3. — Alcohol,  water,  spirits  turpentine  and  soft  soap,  of  each  1  pint; 
salt,  6  ounces.     Mix. 

Poll  Evil  and  Fistula. 
]^^o.  1. — Copperas,  1  drachm;  blue  vitriol,  2  drachms;  common  salt,  2 
drachms ;  white  vitriol,  1  drachm.  Mix,  and  powder  tine.  Fill  a  goose- 
quill  with  the  powder,  and  push  it  to  the  bottom  of  the  pipe,  having  a  stick 
in  the  top  of  the  quill,  so  that  you  can  push  the  powder  out  of  the  quill, 
leaving  it  at  the  bottom  of  the  pipe ;  repeat  again  in  about  four  days,  and  in 
two  or  three  days  from  that  time  you  can  take  hold  of  the  pipe  and  remove 
it  without  trouble. 

No.  2. — Tincture  of  opium,  1  drachm  ;  potash,  2  drachms  ;  water,  1 
ounce.  Mix.  and,  when  dissolved,  inject  into  the  pipes  with  a  small  s}Tinge, 
having  cleansed  the  sore  with  soap-suds ;  repeat  every  two  days  until  the 
pipes  are  completely  destroyed. 

No.  3. — Take  a  small  piece  of  lunar  caustic ;  place  in  the  pipe,  after 
being  cleansed  with  soap-suds;  then  fill  the  hole  with  sweet  oil. 

Bots. 
Take  new  milk,  2  quarts;  syrup,  1  quart.     Mix,  and  give  the  whole,  and, 
in  fifteen  or  twenty  minutes  after,  give  two  quarts  of  warm,  strong  sage 
tea;  half  an  hour  after  the  tea,  give  one  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil,  or,  if  the 
oil  can  not  be  had,  give  lard  instead. 

Ointment  for  Horses. 
Beeswax.  2  ounces;  rosin,  3  ounces;  lard,  4  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  1 
drachm ;  honey,  i  ounce ;  melt  all  together  and  bring  slowly  to  a  boil ;  then 
remove  from  the  fire,  and  add,  slowly,  1  gill  of  spirits  of  turpentine,  stirring 
all  the  time  until  cool.  Used,  with  good  success,  for  galls,  cracked  heels, 
flesh  wounds  or  bruises. 

Condition  Powders. 
No.  1. — Gentian,  fenugreek,  sulphur,  saltpetre,  cream  of  tartar,  of  each 
2  ounces;  resin,  black  antimony,  of  each  1  ounce;  ginger,  liquorice,  3 
oimces  each ;  cayenne,  1  ounce ;  pulverized  and  mixed  thoroughly.  Dose,  1 
tablespoonful,  once  or  twice  a  day,  mixed  with  the  food.  Used,  with  good 
success,  for  coughs,  colds,  distemper,  hide-bound,  and  nearly  all  diseases 
for  which  condition  powders  are  given. 

No.  2. — Fenugreek,  4  ounces;  ginger,  6  ounces;  anise,  pulverized,  4 
ounces;  gentian,  2  ounces;  black  antimony.  2  ounces;  hard  wood  ashes,  4 
ounces.     Mix  all  together.     Excellent  to  give  a  horse  an  appetite. 

No.  3. — Liquorice,  4  ounces;  fenugreek,  4  ounces;  elecampane,  4  ounces; 
blood  root.  1   ounce;  tartar  emetic,  i  ounce;  ginger  and  cayenne,  each 


MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS.  53 

1  ounce.  Mix,  and  give  a  tablespoonf ul  two  or  three  times  a  day  in  the  feed. 
One  of  the  best  condition  powders  for  any  cough,  cold,  distemper  or  epizootic ; 
also  excellent  for  heaves.  For  heaves,  one  ounce  of  lobelia  and  camphor 
may  be  added. 

Liniments  for  Horses. 

No.  1.— Olive  oil,  2  ounces;  aqua  ammonia,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and  add  2 
ounces  oil  origanum,  2  ounces  spirits  of  turpentine,  4-  ounce  oil  of  worm- 
wood, 1  pint  of  strongest  alcohol.  This  liniment  is  excellent  for  any  lame- 
ness, also  good  for  spavins,  ring-bones,  curbs,  etc.,  if  used  when  they  make 
their  first  appearance. 

No.  2. — Oil  of  spike,  1  ounce;  oil  of  origanum,  4 ounces;  aqua  ammonia, 

2  ounces;  tincture  of  cayenne  pepper,  4  ounces;  beef's  gall,  1  gill;  camphor 
gum,  I'ounce;  alcohol,  1  pint.    Mix.    Used  for  the  same  purposes  as  No.  1. 

No.  3. — Best  vinegar,  1  quart;  saltpetre,  pulverized,  4  ounces;  wormwood, 
4  ounces.  Mix,  and  steep  in  a  dish  well  covered;  strain  and  press  the  herbs. 
Valuable  for  bruises,  swellings  and  sprains. 

Saddle  and  Harness  Galls,  Bruises,  etc. 

No.  1. — Tincture  of  opium,  2  ounces ;  tannin,  2  drachms.  Mix,  and  apply 
twice  a  day. 

No.  2. — Take  white  lead  and  linseed  oil.  and  mix  as  for  paint,  and 
apply  two  or  three  times  a  day.  This  is  good  for  scratches,  or  any  wounds 
on  a  horse. 

Eyewater  for  Horses. 

Sugar  of  lead,  1  drachm;  tincture  of  opium,  2  drachms;  soft  water,  1 
pint.     Mix,  and  wash  the  eye  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Founder. 

No.  1. — Vinegar,  3  pints;  cayenne  pepper,  I  drachm;  tincture  of  aconite 
root,  15  drops.  Mix,  and  boil  down  to  one  quart;  w^hen  cool,  give  it  as  a 
drench.  Blanket  the  horse  well ;  after  the  horse  has  perspired  for  an  hour  or 
more,  give  one  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil.  This  treatment  will  be  found  good 
for  horses  foundered  by  eating  too  much  grain. 

No.  2. — Some  recommend  for  horses  foundered  on  grain,  to  bleed  about 
one  gallon,  then  to  drench  the  horse  with  one  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil;  after 
this  to  rub  the  fore  legs  well,  and  for  a  long  time,  with  very  warm  water, 
having  a  little  tincture  of  opium  mixed  with  it.  As  the  horse  will  not 
recover  from  loss  of  blood  for  a  long  time,  it  is  usually  better  to  adopt  the 
treatment  given  in  No.  1. 


54:  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS. 

Anodyne  Drenche?. 

No.  1. — Tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce;  starch  gruel,  1  quart.     Mix. 

No.  2. — Sweet  spirits  of  nitre,  1  ounce;  tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce; 
essence  of  peppermint,  i  ounce ;  water,  1  pint.     Mix. 

No.  3.— Tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce;  spirits  of  camphor,  |  ounce;  anise, 
t  ounce ;  sulphuric  ether,  1  ounce ;  water,  1  pint.     Mix. 

Diabetes. 

Sugar  of  lead,  10  grains;  alum,  30  gi'ains;  catechu,  1  drachm;  tincture 
of  opium,  i  ounce ;  w^ater,  1  pint.     Mix. 

Farcy  and  Glanders. 

No.  1.— Iodide  of  potassium,  li  drachms;  copperas,  i  drachm;  ginger,  1 
drachm;  gentian,  2  drachms;  powdered  gum  arable  and  syrup  to  forma 
ball. 

No.  2.— Calomel,  i  drachm;  turpentine,  i  ounce;  blue  vitriol,  1  drachm; 
gum  arable  and  syrup  to  form  a  ball. 

■^Q  3.— One-half  ounce  sulphite  of  soda,  5  grains  Spanish  flies,  powdered. 
Mix,  and  give  at  night  in  cut  feed  for  several  wrecks;  give  at  the  same  time, 
every  morning  and  noon,  3  drachms  powdered  gentian,  2  drachms  powdered 
blue  vitriol;  give  the  medicines  for  a  long  time;  feed  well.  This  is  the  best 
treatment  that  can  be  given  for  this  disease. 

Fever  Balls. 

•^o.  1.— Saltpetre,  2i  drachms;  tartar  emetic,  i  drachm;  flaxseed  meal,  1 
ounce;  camphor,  i  drachm;  ginger,  2  drachms.  Mix,  and  form  into  a  ball. 
Repeat  three  or  four  times  a  day  if  necessary. 

Xo.  2.— Tincture  aconite,  ten  drops;  tartar  emetic,  i  drachm;  saltpetre, 
1  drachm ;  ginger,  2  drachms ;  linseed  meal,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and  form  into  a 
ball.     Repeat  three  or  four  times  a  day  if  necessary. 

Diuretic  and  Tonic  Balls. 

Copperas,  li  drachms;  ginger,  1  drachm;  gentian,  1  drachm;  saltpetre,  3 
drachms;  rosin,  i  ounce;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.    Mix,  and  form  into  a  ball. 

Diuretic  Balls. 

No.  1.— Saltpetre,  3  drachms;  rosin,  4  drachms;  castile  soap,  2  drachms; 
fenugreek,  3  drachms;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.    Mix,  and  form  into  a  ball. 

-^Q^  2. — Oil  of  juniper,  i  drachm;  rosin  and  saltpetre,  each,  2  drachms, 
camphor,  i  drachm ;  castile  soap,  1  ounce ;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and 
form  into  a  ball. 


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THIS  ENGRAVINQ  ILLUSTRATES  THE  FOLLY  OF   A   HEAVY   MAN   RIDING 
A  COLT  HARD  ALL   DAY.      BE   MERCIFUL   TO  YOUR   BEAST. 


Cordial  Balls. 

No.  1. — Anise,  powdered,  i  ounce  ;  ginger,  1  drachm  ;  gentian,  1 
drachm  ;  fenugreek,  2  drachms.     Mix. 

No.  2. — Caraway  and  ginger,  each,  2  draclims  ;  anise,  gentian  and 
fenugreek,  each,  1  ounce.     Mix. 

No.  3. — Camplior,  1  draclim;  anise,  3  drachms;  tincture  of  opium,  1 
ounce;  powdered  extract  of  liquorice,  3  drachms  ;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce. 
Mix. 

Astringent  and  Cordial. 

No.  1. — Opium,  12  grains  ;  camphor,  i  drachm  ;  catechu,  1  drachm. 
Mix. 

No.  2. — Opium,  10  grains  ;  camphor,  1  drachm  ;  ginger,  2  drachms  , 
castile  soap,  2  drachms  ;  anise,  3  drachms  ;  liquorice,  2  drachms.     Mix. 

Alterative  and  Laxative  Balls. 

No.  1. — Linseed  meal,  1  ounce;  aloes,  i  ounce;  castile  soap,  jounce. 
Mix. 

No.  2. — Ginger,  1  drachm  ;  castile  soap,  2  drachms;  Barbadoes  aloes, 
pulverized,  6  drachms  ;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.     Mix. 


56  MISCELLANEOUS  RECEIPTS. 

Tonic  Ball. 

Ginger,  2  drachms  ;  gentian,  1  drachm  ;  Peruvian  bark,  ^  ounce  ;  fenu- 
greek, i  ounce.     Mix,  and  form  a  ball. 

Diuretics. 

Take  of  balsam  copaiba,  2  ounces  ;  sweet  spirits  of  nitre,  3  ounces ; 
spirits  of  turpentine,  2  ounces  ;  oil  of  juniper,  2  ounces  ;  tincture  of  cam- 
phor, 2  ounces.  Mix  ;  shake  the  bottle  before  pouring  the  medicine.  Dose 
for  adult  horse :  Two  tablespoonf uls  in  a  pint  of  milk,  repeated  every  four 
to  six  hours,  if  necessary.  This  is  a  reliable  preparation  for  kidney 
difficulties. 

Cough  Mixtures. 

1^0.  1.— Oil  of  tar,  given  as  directed  for  treatment  of  heaves,  is  one  of 
the  best  remedies  for  nearly  all  coughs. 

1^0.  2.— Take  of  alcohol,  i  pint;  balsam  of  fir,  2  ounces.  Mix  well,  and 
add  all  the  tar  it  will  cut.  Shake  well  before  using.  Dose,  from  one  to 
two  teaspoonfuls  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Farcy. 

Nitrate  of  potash,  4  ounces  ;  black  antimony,  2  ounces  ;  sulphite  of  soda, 
1  ounce;  elecampane,  2  ounces.  Mix.  Dose,  one  tablespoonf ul  once  or 
twice  a  day. 

Nasal  Gleet. 

[No.  1.  —Copperas,  2  ounces  ;  pulverized  gentian,  3  ounces  ;  elecampane, 
1  ounce  ;  linseed  meal,  3  ounces.  Mix,  and  give  from  half  to  one  table- 
spoonful  twice  a  day. 

-^Q  2.— Aloes,  6  ounces  ;  pulverized  nux  vomica,  3  drachms  ;  flaxseed 
meal,  4  ounces.     Make  into  eight  powders,  and  give  one  or  two  each  day. 

Cracked  Heels. 

Tar,  8  ounces;  beeswax,  1  ounce;  rosin,  1  ounce;  alum,  1  ounce;  tallow, 
1  ounce;  sulphate  of  iron,  1  ounce;  carbolic  acid,  1  drachm.  Mix,  and  boil 
over  a  slow  fire.  Skim  off  the  filth,  and  add  2  ounces  of  the  scrapings  of 
sweet  elder. 

Thrush. 

;N-o  i._Wash  the  feet  well,  with  castile  soap  and  water,  and  sprinkle  a 
small  quantity  of  pulverized  blue  vitriol  in  the  cleft;  then  fill  up  all  the 
cavities  with  cotton,  press  it  in  so  as  to  keep  out  all  dirt,  and  repeat  as 
often  as  necessary  until  the  cure  is  complete. 

1^0.  2. —Blue  vitriol  and  copperas,  of  each  1  ounce;  burnt  alum,  2 
ounces;  white  vitriol,  i  ounce.     Mix. 


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"Water  Farcy. 

No.  1. — Saltpetre,  2  ounces;  copperas,  2  ounces;  ginger,  1  ounce;  fenu- 
greek, 2  ounces;  anise,  i  ounce;  gentian,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and  divide  into 
eight  powders;  give  two  or  three  each  day. 

No.  2. — Gentian,  1  ounce;  ginger,  •}  ounce;  anise,  1  ounce;  elecampane, 
2  ounces;  blue  vitriol,  1  ounce;  flaxseed  meal,  2  ounces;  saltpetre,  2  ounces. 
Mix,  and  divide  into  eight  powders.  Moderate  daily  exercise  and  rubbing 
the  limbs  are  useful. 

Healing  Preparations. 

No.  1.— Carbolic  acid,  1  ounce;  soft  water,  2  pints.     Mix. 

iq-Q.  2. — White  vitriol,  1  ounce;  soft  water,  2  pints.     Mix. 

]Nl"o.  3. — Pulverized  camphor,  1  drachm;  prepared  chalk,  6  drachms; 
burnt  alum,  4  drachms.     Mix.     Sprinkle  over  the  sore. 

No.  4.— Tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce;  tannin,  1  drachm.  Mix,  and  shake 
well  before  using.  Excellent  for  galls  of  collar,  saddle,  or  in  fact  for  any 
purpose  requiring  a  healing  astringent. 

For  G-alled  Back  or  Shoulders. 
Tincture  of  arnica,  1  ounce;  vinegar,  6  ounces;  brandy,  4  ounces;  sal 
ammoniac,  2  ounces;  soft  water.  1  pint.     Mix,  and  bathe  with  it  often. 

For  Unhealthy  Ulcers. 
Nitric  acid,  1  ounce;  blue  vitriol,  3  ounces;  soft  w^ater,  15  ounces.   Mix. 

For  Fresh  "Wounds. 
Copperas,  2  drachms;  white  vitriol,  3  drachms;  gunpowder,  2  drachms; 
boiling  soft  water,  2  quarts.     Mix.     When  cool  it  is  ready  for  use. 

Healing  Mixture. 
Cosmoline,  5  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  1  drachm.    Mix.     This  is  one  of  the 
very  best  of  mixtures  for  any  sore,  especially  for  such  cases  as  are  inclined 
not  to  heal  readily. 

To  Cure  Mange. 

Oil  tar,  1  ounce;  lac  sulphur,  1-^  ounces;  whale  oil,  2  ounces.  Mix. 
Rub  a  little  on  the  skin  wherever  the  disease  appears,  and  continue,  daily, 
for  a  week,  and  then  wash  off  with  castile  soap  and  warm  water. 

Healing  Mixture  for  Cuts. 
Balsam  copaiba,  2  ounces;  tincture  of  myrrh,  3  ounces.    Mix.     This  is  a 
good  healing  mixture. 


58  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS. 

Sore  Lips. 

The  lips  become  sore  frequently  at  the  angles  of  the  mouth,  from 
bruising  with  the  bit.  They  can  be  cured  by  applying  the  following 
mixture : 

Tincture  of  mjTrh,  2  ounces;  tincture  of  aloes,  1  ounce;  tincture  of 
opium,  i  ounce.     Mix,  and  apply  three  or  four  times  a  day. 

For  Sore  Mouth  and  Lip?. 
Borax.  1  ounce;  tannin,  i  ounce;  glycerine,  8  ounces.    Mix,  and  apply 
two  or  three  times  a  day,  with  a  swab. 

For  Sprains,  etc. 
Hog's  lard  and  spirits  of  turpentine.    Mix,  and  place  in  the  hot  sunshine 
for  four  or  live  days.     Apply  four  or  five  times  a  w^ek. 

Eye  "Water. 

"White  vitriol  and  saltpetre,  of  each  1  scruple;  pure  soft  water,  8  ounces. 
Mix.  This  should  be  applied  to  the  inflamed  lids  three  or  four  times  a  day, 
and  if  the  inflammation  does  not  lessen  in  one  or  two  days,  it  may  be 
injected  directly  into  the  eye. 

The  writer  has  used  this  for  his  own  eyes,  reduced  half  with  water,  and 
dropped  directly  into  the  eye,  which  would  cause  the  eye  to  smart  consider- 
ably for  about  five  minutes,  when  he  would  bathe  the  eye  with  cold  water 
for  a  few  minutes,  and,  by  repeating  this  three  or  four  times  a  day,  it  has 
given  the  very  best  of  satisfaction. 

It  does  nicely,  many  times,  to  just  close  the  eye  and  bathe  the  outside 
freely. 

For  Poll  Evil,  Fistula,  or  any  Indolent  Ulcer. 

Fill  the  sore  to  the  bottom  with  ashes  from  burnt  corn  cobs;  repeat  two 
or  three  times,  if  necessary,  or  until  a  cure  is  effected. 

For  Colic. 

Take  of  gum  myrrh,  1  ounce;  gum  camphor,  1  ounce;  powdered  gum 
guaiac,  1  ounce;  cayenne,  1  ounce;  sassafras  bark,  powdered,  1  ounce;  spirits 
turpentine,  1  ounce;  oil  origanum,  i  ounce;  oil  hemlock,  jounce;  pulver- 
ized opium,  i  ounce;  strongest  alcohol,  2  quarts.  Mix  all  together,  shake 
often  for  eight  or  ten  days,  and  filter  or  strain  through  flannel.  Dose, 
from  one  to  three  tablespoonf uls,  according  to  the  severity  of  the  case ;  give 
in  a  pint  of  milk. 

We  never  have  known  the  above  remedy  to  fail  of  giving  relief  when 
given  for  colic,  in  horses.     In  many  cases  where  it  has  been  used  it  has 


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<>iveu  immediate  relief,  even  though  various  other  remedies  had  failed  of 
giving  any  relief. 

It  makes  one  of  the  very  best  of  Pain  Killers  for  family  use,  and  we 
advise  all  to  keep  it  on  hand. 

For  Flesh  "Wounds. 

To  prevent  inflammation  or  tendency  to  sloughing  or  mortification,  take 
1  pound  saltpetre,  2  gallons  water,  3  pints  proof  spirits;  mix,  and  inject 
into  the  wound  with  a  syringe  three  times  a  day  until  it  heals.  In  treating 
deep  wounds  or  those  of  a  dangerous  character,  especially  if  the  animal  is 
inclined  to  be  fat,  give  a  dose  of  physic,  feed  bran,  carrots,  etc.  No  grain 
should  be  fed,  and  grass  is  more  desirable  than  hay.  If  grass  is  fed  freely, 
physic  is  not  necessary. 

For  Removing  Enlargements,  etc. 

Oil  spike,  1  ounce;  camphor,  1  ounce;  oil  origanum,  2  ounces;  oil  amber, 
1  ounce ;  spirits  turpentine,  2  ounces.  Kub  on  the  mixture  thoroughly,  two 
or  three  times  a  week. 

For  Bruises,  Cuts,  etc.,  on  Horse  or  Man. 

Tincture  arnica,  1  ounce;  sassafras  oil,  i  ounce;  laudanum,  1  ounce. 
Mix.  Shake  well  before  using.  Bandage  lightly,  and  keep  wet  with  the 
mixture. 

Quarter  Orack. 

The  best  way  to  cure  quarter  crack  is  to  open  the  heel  on  that  side  be- 
tween bar  and  frog,  cutting  down  pretty  well,  (not  suflicient  to  cause  bleed- 
ing), until  the  quarter  will  give  freely;  then  put  on  a  shoe  that  will  expand 
the  heel.  It  is  also  necessary  in  this  case  that  the  inner  heel  should  be 
opened  or  spread,  as  the  hoof  is  simply  too  small  for  the  foot ;  if  this  is  prop- 
erly done,  the  point  is  directly  reached.  Some  recommend,  in  addition  to 
this,  burning,  with  a  hot  iron,  a  crease  across  at  the  upper  edge  of  hoof.  If 
this  is  done  properly,  the  hoof  will  not  split  any  more.  The  hoof  may  now 
be  more  rapidly  grown  if  desired.  Opening  the  foot  and  the  shoe  is  the 
point  of  success. 

Quittor. 

Corrosive  sublimate,  i  ounce;  muriatic  acid,  20  drops;  soft  water,  2 
ounces.     Mix  the  last  two  and  shake  well,  then  add  the  first. 

Inject  a  little  with  a  glass  syringe  once  or  twice,  being  careful  to  inject 
to  the  bottom.  Warm  poultices,  used  for  several  days,  generally  work 
well. 


60  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS. 

To  GroTV  Hair. 

Mix  sweet  oil,  1  pint;  sulphur,  3  ounces.  Shake  well,  and  rub  into  the 
dock  twice  a  week. 

For  "Worms. 

Calomel,!  drachm;  tartar  emetic,  i drachm;  linseed  meal,  1  ounce;  fenu- 
greek, 1  ounce.  Mix,  and  give  in  feed  at  night;  repeat  the  dose  two  or 
three  times,  and  follow  with  one  and  a  half  pints  of  raw  linseed  oil,  about 
six  hours  after  the  last  powder  has  been  given. 

Grease  Heel. 

Chloride  of  zinc,  li  drachms;  water,  10  ounces;  glycerine,  8  ounces.  Mix. 
If  there  is  much  discharge,  apply  a  poultice  for  several  hours,  followed  by 
application  of  the  above,  after  cleansing  well  with  soft  water  and  castile 
soap.  The  following  powders  should  be  given  at  the  same  time  in  the  feed, 
every  night,  for  a  w^eek  or  two:  Bicarbonate  of  soda,  1  ounce;  arsenic,  1 
drachm;  iodide  of  iron,  i  ounce;  fenugreek,  2  ounces;  ginger,  2  ounces; 
elecampane,  1  ounce.     Mix  thoroughly,  and  divide  into  twelve  powders. 

For  Distemper. 

Hops,  2  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  30  drops;  boiling  water,  2  gallons.  Mix 
the  hops  and  carbolic  acid  with  the  boiling  water,  and  compel  the  animal  to 
inhale  the  steam  for  fifteen  or  twenty  minutes  at  a  time;  repeat  three 
times  a  day.  Apply  a  strong  mustard  paste  to  the  throat,  and  place  a  warm 
poultice  over  the  paste.  Feed  warm  mashes  and  boiled  vegetables ;  keep 
the  stable  comfortably  warm  and  the  air  pure.  Give  the  following  pow- 
ders once  a  day:  Powdered  Peruvian  bark,  2  ounces;  powdered  gentian,  1 
ounce;  powdered  copperas,  1  ounce.     Mix,  and  divide  into  eight  powders. 

Thrush. 

Take  white  vitriol,  2  ounces;  soft  water,  8  ounces.  Mix,  and  apply  to 
the  diseased  surface,  after  the  ragged  parts  have  been  cut  away  and  thor- 
oughly cleansed.  Pack  the  cavities  with  cotton  batting,  so  as  to  keep  out 
all  dirt. 

For  Ringworm. 

Apply  mercurial  ointment  three  or  four  times  a  ^eek 

For  Brittle  and  Contracted  Hoofs. 

Take  of  castor  oil,  Barbadoes  tar  and  soft  soap,  equal  parts  of  each ; 
meit  all  together  and  stir  while  cooling,  and  apply  a  little  to  the  hoof  three  or 
four  times  a  week. 


TO    HOESE    OAVNEES. 


61 


TO  HOESE  OWNEES. 


All  must  admit  that  we  live  in  an  age  of  improvements,  and  that  we  enjoy 
what  our  forefathers  never  even  dreamed  of-in  the  fast  and  easy  transporta- 
tion rapid  communication  from  continent  to  continent,  and  the  use  of  the 
hundreds  of  labor-saving  machines;  and  yet  before  or  even  when  these  great 
discoveries  were  first  made  known  to  the  public,  how  many  there  were  (like 
Thomas)  who  doubted.  But  ' '  time  will  prove  all  things, "  and  so  it  has  been 
with  all  these  inventions  which  were  once  said  to  be  impossibilities,  lor  now 
we  know  them  to  be  of  the  great  value  which  their  originators  claimed  tor 

^  Tn  the  year  1875  it  was  claimed  by  the  publisher  of  this  book,  that  he 
had  discovered  a  combination  of  remedies  which  would  cure  bone  spavins 
and  remove  the  enlargement  without  blistering  or  causing  any  sore.     Like 


62  TO    nOKSE    OWXEu.S. 

all  other  discoveries,  this  too  was  scouted  at  when  first  announced  to  the 
public,  as  might  naturally  have  been  expected,  by  those  who  knew  most 
about  the  usual  manner  of  treating  this  difficulty,  and  by  those  who  had 
tried  faithfully  everything  they  could  learn  of  ever  being  used,  but  only 
meeting  with  disappointment  with  each  trial  of  the  vaunted  remedy.  This 
class  (being  horsemen)  knew  that  a  bone  spavin  made  an  otherwise  valuable 
horse  of  but  little  worth,  for  they  knew  how  frequently  the  most  powerful 
remedies  had  been  used,  such  as  blisters,  which  were  so  powerful  as  to  de- 
stroy the  tissues,  and  also  the  red  hot  iron,  which  was  worse,  if  possible,  and 
still  the  horse  left  as  bad  or  icorse  than  before  anything  had  been  used — 
therefore,  after  so  many  disappointments  of  this  kind,  it  would  be  ve^-y 
natural  for  men  having  such  an  experience,  to  say  it  wcs  impossible  to  cure 
a  spavin,  and  remove  the  bunch,  and  to  do  it  with  a  remedy  so  mild  as  not 
to  blister.  But,  as  we  said  before,  "time  will  prove  all  things,"  and  so  it 
has  been  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  those  who  were  the  first  to  con- 
demn it  are  now  the  loudest  in  its  praise;  (I  mean  those  who  were  Jwrsemen, 
and  who  knew  that  if  a  cure  was  to  be  accomplished,  there  was  something 
needed  more  than  to  simply  make  a  few  hasty  and  perhaps  faulty  applica- 
tions and  therefore  would  use  the  Spavin  Cure  with  patience  according  to 
directions). 

The  time  was,  in  the  practice  of  medicine,  when  about  every  patient 
was  subjected  to  the  rash  treatment  of  bleeding  and  salivation  from  the  in- 
discriminate use  of  calomel  but  time  has  proved  these  plans  of  treatment  to 
be  more  fruitful  of  damage  than  otherwise,  so  they  have  become  among  the 
things  of  the  past.  A  similar  reform  is  now  taking  place  in  the  treatment  of 
the  horse,  the  most  useful  animal  ever  created;  and  horsemen  are  begin- 
ning to  learn  that  a  horse  needs  more  humane  treatment  than  he  has  received 
in  the  past,  and  the  cases  are  mry  ra?'e  which  require  the  powerful  remedies 
that  have  been  in  use ;  and  I  think  we  can  safely  say  that  those  cases  never 
occw?' which  require  the  use  of  the  red  hot  iron,  and  the  men  are  very  few  that 
would  allow  this  barbarous  treatment  to  be  practiced  upon  their  own  person ; 
and  we  ask  why  any  man  should  allow  this  noble  animal  to  be  subjected  to 
any  treatment  that  he  would  not  submit  to  upon  his  own  person?  Could 
the  horse,  like  Balaam's  animal,  be  for  a  moment  endowed  with  the  power 
of  speech,  he  would  say— do  not  subject  me  to  any  treatment  which  you 
consider  too  cruel  for  yourself;  f or  wt,  like  you,  have  been  created  with 
nerves  of  sensibility,  so  that  pain  is  as  hard  for  us  to  endure  as  for  you,  and 
therefore  we  ask  that  you  will  always  have  mercy  upon  us  (as  a  merciful 
man  should  do),  and  consider,  before  treating  us,  (or  neglecting  to  do  so), 
whether  it  is  doing  just  as  you  would  be  done  by. 

It  might  be  of  interest  to  some,  for  us  to  state  here  how  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  happened  to  be  discovered. 


to  horse  owners.  03 

Our  Experience  with  Bone  Spavin. 
The  proprietor  having  a  horse  which  he  prized,  for  her  goodness  and 
gentleness,  and  which  in  some  way  became  spavined,  was  under  the  neces- 
sity of  resorting  to  the  popular  remedies  in  use  at  that  time,  for  the  treat- 
ment of  the  spavin;  after  a  few  weeks'  treatment  the  outlook  seemed  to  be 
rather  discouraging;  but  as  we  had  had  experience  as  a  practicing  physician, 
and  also  the  benefit  of  all  the  receipts  which  were  said  to  be  cures— having 
been  in  the  drug  business  for  several  years,  and  filled  the  receipts  from  the 
various  horsemen  in  our  vicinity— we  felt  that  our  experience  had  been  such 
that  we  were  certainly  equal  to  the  task,  if  any  one  was,  and  so  we  con- 
tinued, first  with  this  liniment,  and  then  with  the  other,  until  we  had  gone 
through  with  the  whole  catalogue  of  the  (so. called)  "  sure  cures:'  We  took 
counsel  of  the  various  horsemen  who  were  quite  sure  their  receipts  would  be 
just  the  thing,  but  when  informed  that  all  this  and  more  too  had  been  used 
we  received  but  little  consolation.  As  the  horse  was  no  better,  and  several 
weeks  had  elapsed  since  we  began  the  treatment,  our  faith  in  the  power  of 
any  remedy  to  even  stop  the  lameness  (to  say  nothing  of  removing  the  enlarge- 
ment) was  very  weak;  but  still  we  were  finally  persuaded  that  a  thorough 
use  of  blisters  might  cure,  and  it  was  our  only  hope,  and  we  therefore  pro- 
ceeded to  torment  the  poor  animal  by  applying  blisters  about  every  two 
weeks,  and  giving  the  horse  rest,  until  six  blisters  had  been  applied,  during 
which  time  the  horse  was  allowed  to  remain  (nearly  all  summer)  in  the  barn; 
and  as  the  horse  was  no  better,  that  we  could  perceive,  it  will  be  easy  for 
any  one  to  imagine  our  feelings  in  regard  to  the  power  of  any  remedy  to 
cure  bone  spavin,  and  then  we,  like  many  others,  were  very  positive  in  our 
opinion  that  there  was  nothing  which  would  cure  a  bone  spavin,  and  finally 
stopped  all  treatment. 

About  six  weeks  after  we  had  stopped  all  treatment,  we  decided  to  give 
the  case  another  trial,  for  it  seemed  to  us  that  there  was  something  that  would 
effect  a  cure  if  we  could  only  get  the  right  thing.  Instead  of  using  the 
remedies  which  everybody  said  were  sure  cures,  we  began  to  reason  about 
the  matter,  and  it  occurred  to  us  that  if  we  had  been  treating  a  human 
being  we  should  have  treated  him  in  a  more  humane  manner,  and  therefore 
we  compounded  a  mixture  which  was  entirely  different  from  anything  we 
had  ever  heard  of  being  used,  and  again  began  to  treat  the  horse,  and,  to  our 
great  surprise,  in  a  short  time  (about  two  weeks)  the  lameness  all  subsided ; 
and,  by  continuing  the  treatment  awhile  after  the  lameness  had  subsided,  the 
enlargement  was  entirely  removed.  I  could  hardly  realize  what  a  wonder- 
ful cure  had  finally  been  accomplished,  but  after  preparing  the  same  mix- 
ture for  a  great  many  cases,  without  hearing  of  its  failing  to  cure  in  a  single 
oase,  I  was  then  fully  satisfied  of  the  great  worth  of  this  remedy  to  horse  own- 
ers, and  began  to  put  it  up  for  the  public ;  and  since  that  time  the  cures 


64  TO    HORSE    OAVXERS. 

wMch  it  has  effected  have  been  almost  innumerable,  and  now  those  who  are 
most  capable  of  judging  of  its  merits  pronounce  it  to  be  the  best  remedy  for 
the  purposes  for  which  it  is  prepared  that  they  have  ever  known  to  be 
used. 

We  therefore  offer  the  KendalVs  Spavin  Cure  to  the  public  with  perfect 
confidence  believing  that  in  nearly  if  not  every  case  in  which  a  man  might 
reasonably  expect  a  cure,  if  he  uses  the  Spavin  Cure  thoroughly  and 
patiently,  according  to  the  directions,  he  will  effect  a  cure.  By  the 
words  "thoroughly  and  patiently"  used  above  we  mean  to  use  as  directed 
on  bottle,  by  ruhhiny  doicn  to  the  skin  well,  as  wiiat  remains  on  the  hair 
has  no  effect,  and  by  applying  over  the  size  of  the  whole  of  the  enlarge- 
ment; but  there  is  no  good  reason  for  applying  all  over  the  leg  because 
one  desires  to  be  thorough  and  cover  the  whole  of  the  bunch,  for  what 
is  applied  to  the  space  outside  of  the  enlargement  is  only  wasted — but  we 
frequently  find  parties  who  apply  it  almost  indiscriminately  to  the  whole 
of  the  hock  joint,  when  a  space  the  size  of  a  cent,  perhaps,  would  be  all  that 
was  necessary,  and  therefore  the  bottle  of  Spavin  Cure  is  used,  or  rather 
wasted,  in  a  very  few  days,  and  the  man  finds  his  horse  no  better,  and  drops 
the  use  of  the  Cure,  and  perhaps  condemns  it,  when  he  has  not  given  it  the 
slightest  fair  chance  to  effect  a  cure.  By  the  word  "patiently  "  we  would 
be  understood  to  mean,  to  apply  it  according  to  directions,  for  a  long  time, 
if  necessary,  for  no  difficulty  of  so  serious  a  nature  as  spavin  is,  can  be 
removed  by  any  remedy  in  only  a  few  days;  and  if  any  man  would  stop  to 
consider  he  might  know  that  it  would  be  impossible.  We  might  occupy 
many  pages  in  relating  our  experience  and  in  giving  full  directions  for  the 
use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  but  will  not  add  more  here  except  to  say,. 
use  good  common  sense  in  applying  it,  and  in  the  use  of  the  horse. 

Please  look  over  the  following  testimonials,  many  of  which  are  from  the 
most  prorr.inent  gentlemen,  and  horse  owners,  in  the  country.  Also  see 
treatment  given  for  bone  spavin,  etc. 

On  Human  Flesh. 
Although  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  was  not  originally  designed  to  be  used 
on  human  flesh,  yet  it  has  been  found  to  work  wonderful  cures  in  thousands 
of  cases,  and  now  we  have  no  hesitancy  in  stating  that  it  is  the  best  liniment 
for  external  use  on  human  flesh  that  we  have  ever  known  to  be  used.  It 
can  be  used  full  strength,  with  perfect  safety,  for  rheumatism  or  any  lame- 
ness; also,  for  bruises,  cuts,  corns,  frost-bites,  burns,  sprains,  or  for  any 
purpose  for  which  an  external  liniment  is  used.     See  testimonials. 


LETTERS  FROM  OUR  PATRONS.  65 


What  some  of  our  Patrons  say  of  it. 

Any  one  doubting  the  genuineness  of  any  of  the  following  recommendations  is  ear- 
nestly requested  to  correspond  with  the  parties  themselves,  and  if  a  three-cent  stamp  is 
enclosed  it  will  be  quite  sure  to  bring  a  reply. 

Office  of  G.  W.  VooRHis,  Proprietor  Hamtramck  Driving  Park  and  Park  House, 

Detroit,  Mich.,  April  12,  1881. 
B  J  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  The  '^Treatise  on  the  TLor^e  and  his  Diseases"  you 
sent  me  is  at  hand,  and  I  think  it  is  a  first-class  book.    Your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  I  have 
used  for  the  last  three  years,  and  I  think  it  is  the  best  medicine  1  ever  saw  for  spavin  and 
spLnt,  and  will  fieely  recommend  it  to  my  friends.  Yours  respectfully 

G.  W.  V  UUxtrlio. 


Office  of  C.  M.  Moseman  &  Bro.,  Manufacturers  of  and  Dealers  in  Harness, 

Horse  Clothing,  etc., 
128  Chambers  St.,  New  York  Citt,  Jan.  ';2, 1881, 
Dr  B  J.  Kendall— Dear  Sir:  We  take  great  pleasure  iu  stating  to  you  that  the  sale 
of  \our  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  has  been,  without  exception,  the  must  satisfactory  of  any 
horse  liniment  we  have  ever  kept  in  our  stock.  We  have  sold  it  to  mauy  of  the  best  horse 
men  in  our  city  and  they  all  tell  us  freely  that  it  does  the  work  to  their  entire  satisfaction. 
€aDt  Rynders  owner  of  "  Aberdeen, '^  told  us  to-day  it  was  worth  $5  per  bottle,  and  if  it 
<;oiild  not  be  got  for  less  he  would  give  it.  Trusting  that  every  horse  owner  will  find  out 
its  good  qualities,  we  are  Yours  truly,  ^^^^^^^^  ^  ^^^^ 


From  Col.  L.T.  Foster.  ^r  r.         ht      ir^  iqqi 

YouNGSTOWN,  Ohio,  May  10, 1881. 

Dr  B  J  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  I  had  a  very  valuable  Hambletoniau  colt  which  I 
■nrized  very  hi^'hly  he  had  a  large  bone  spavin  on  one  joint  and  a  small  one  on  the  other, 
which  made  him  very  lame;  1  had  him  under  the  charge  of  two  veterinary  surgeons,  who 
failed  to  cure  him.  I  was  one  day  reading  the  advertisement  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  in 
the  Chicao-o  Express.  I  determined  at  once  to  try  it,  and  got  our  druggists  here  to  send  for 
if  they  ordered  three  bottles ;  1  took  them  all  and  thought  I  would  give  it  a  thorough  trial. 
1  used  it  according  to  directi(ms,  and  the  fourth  day  the  colt  ceased  to  be  lame,  and  the 
lumns  have  disappeared .  1  used  but  one  bottle,  and  the  colt's  limbs  are  as  free  from  lumps 
and  as  smooth  as  any  horse  in  the  State.  He  is  entirely  cured.  The  cure  was  so  remark- 
able that  I  let  two  of  my  neighbors  have  the  remaining  two  bottles,  and  they  are  now 


From  a  Prominent  Physician.  .„  loor^ 

Washingtonville,  Ohio,  June  17, 1880. 

Dr  B.J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  Reading  your  advertisement  in  Turf,  Field  and 
iParm  'of  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  having  a  valuable  and  speedy  horse  which  had 
been  lame  from  spavin  for  eighteen  months,  1  sent  to  you  for  a  bottle  by  express,  which 
in  six  weeks  removed  all  lameness  and  enlargement  and  a  large  splint  from  another  horse, 
and  both  horses  are  to-day  as  sound  as  colts.  The  one  bottle  was  worth  to  me  one  hundred 
.rinllar^  Respectfully  yours, 

^°^^^'^''-  H.  A.  BERTOLETT,  M.  D. 


CoLOMA,  Mich.,  Nov.  4, 1880. 
Messrs  Kendall  &  Co.- Sirs-  1  have  used  six  bottles  of  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure 
and  cured 'as  many  spavins  (well  marked)  on  different  horses.    I  consider  it  a  remedy 
never  equaled  for  sprains  or  ring-bones.  You^,  ^  g^xTON 


66 


LETTERS  FEOM  OUR  PATRONS. 


THE  BEST  AND  MOST  APPROVED  METHOD  OP  CASTING  A   HORSE  FOR  OPERATION. 

Gravesend,  L.  I.,  Jan.  31,  1881. 
Messrs.  Kendalt,  «fe  Co. -Sirs:  This  is  to  certify  that  I  know  that  Dr.  Kendall's 
Spavin  ("ure  is  used  bv  all  the  best  trainers  of  runners  and  trotters  in  the  United  States. 
My  business  as  a  sporting  reporter  for  all  races  in  the  different  States  brings  nie  in  daily 
contact  with  owners  and  trainers  of  the  best  horses  in  the  land.  The  majority  of  these 
have  used  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  with  wonderful  results.  As  a  stable  liniment  it  has 
no  superior.  HENRY  C.  DITM AS 

Sporting  Reporter. 


Concord,  N.  H.,  Jan.  2, 1880. 
B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gentlemen:  We  have  a  beautiful  roan  mare  thht  was  g'ven  lo- 
us  on  account  of  a  spavin  on  her  leg,  which  made  her  dead  lame.  We  took  otf  her  nhoes 
and  allowed  her  to  run  in  the  barn  yard  in  the  fall  of  the  year,  applying  ''  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  "  according  to  directions.  We  did  not  use  her  for  a  month.  She  was  entirely  cared, 
and  the  hunch  completely  rehiovtd,  and  has  never  been  lame  since.  We  state  what  we 
tnow  to  be  a  fact.  Respectfully  yours, 

UNDERBILL  &  KITTREDGE 

Apothecaries. 


From  the  Oneonta  Press,  New  York.  ^.  ,.    .,       .    ,on, 

Oneonta,N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  1881. 

Early  last  summer  Messrs.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.,  of  Enosburgh  Falls,  Vt.,  made  a  contract 
with  the  publishers  of  the  Press  for  a  half-column  advertisement,  settingr  forth  the  merits 
of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  for  one  year.  At  the  same  time  we  secured  Irom  the  firm  a 
quantity  of  books  entitled  Dr.  Kendall's  Treatise  on  the  Horse  and  his  Diseases,  which 
we  are  now  giving  to  advance  paying  subscribers  to  the  Press  as  a  premium.  About 
the  time  the  advertisement  first  appeared  in  this  paper,  Mr.  P.  G.  Schermerhorn,  who 
resides  near  Colliers,  had  a  spavined  horse.  He  read  the  advertisement  and  concluded 
to  test  the  efficacy  of  the  remedy,  although  his  friends  laughed  at  his  credulity.  He 
bought  a  bottle  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  and  commenced  using  it  on  the  horse  in  accord 
ance  with  the  directions,  and  he  informed  us  this  week  that  it  oflfected  such  a  complete 
cure  that  an  expert  horseman  who  examined  the  animal  recently,  could  find  no  trace  of 
the  spavin  or  the  place  where  it  had  been  located.  Mr.  Schermerhorn  has  since  secured  a 
coi.y  of  Kendall's  Treatise  on  the  Horse  and  "his  Diseases,  which  he  prizes  very  highly,  and 
would  be  loath  to  part  with  at  any  price,  provided  he  could  not  obtain  another  copy.  So 
much  for  advertising  reliable  articles. 


LETTERS  FROM  OUR  PATRONS. 


67 


IF  YOU  DO  NOT  WANT  TWO   FEET   IN   THE    SAME    STIRRUP   WHEN    YOU   TAKE    YOUR   MORNING 
RIDE,  DO  NOT  BUY  A  HORSE  WITH  THE  STRING-HALT,  AS  THE  DISEASE  IS  INCURABLE. 

WiNTHROP,  Iowa,  Nov.  23.  1880. 
Dr  B   J    Kendall  &  Co.-Gents:  Enclosed  plea«e  find  twenty-five  cents  for  yonr 
Trea^isf  on  "the  Horse  and  his  Diseases.    I  have  been  using  KendalKs  Spavm  Cure  on  one 
of  my  horses  for  bone  spavin.    One  bottle  entirely  cure-1  i  he  lameness  and  removed  most 
«ii  thf.  hnnph  \  ours  respectfully.  „ . ., 

all  the  bunch.  LEEROY  M.  GR.lHAM. 


Office  of  Peter  Hayden  &  Co.,  Nos.  45  &  47  Lake  St.,  Chicago,  III.,  March  16,  1878. 

Di?  B  J  KENDALL-Dear  Sir:  As  to  your  "Kendairs  Spavin  Cure,-;  we  will  most 
freely  say  thatln  out  sales  of  same  we  have  ever  found  that  it  brings  back  the  good  woi-ds 
of  the  user,  and  we  have  letters  on  file,  too  many  to  re-write.  which  speak  in  the  highest 
terms  of  your  "  Spavin  Cure."  We  have  no  fear  in  always  recommending  it,  with  our  ex- 
perience and  belief  of  its  virtues.  ^^^P   aiyDEN  &  CO. 

P.  Hayden,  Wm.  B.  Hayden,  C.  H.  Allen  Albert  Hayden. 


Fremont,  Ohio,  Jan.  25,  1881. 


think  it  my  duty  to  render  you  my  thanks  f.  r 
in  your  invaluable  and  far-famed  Spavin  Cure. 


Dr.  B.  J.  Kendalt,  &  Co.-Gents:   I 

benefits  and  profits  which  I  have  derived  from  yo .        ■„   „„  i 

My  cousin  aSd  I  had  a  valuable  stallion  won  h  $4,000,  which  had  a  very  bad  spavin  an  i 
was  pronounced  by  four  eminent  veterinarv  Mirgeons  beyond  any  cure  and  that  tno 
horse  was  done  for  ever.  As  a  last  resort  I  advieed  my  cousin  to  try  a  bottle  of  ^entla  l  8 
Secure  It  had  a  magical  effect,  the  third  bottle  cured  it,  and  the  horse  is  as  well 
as  ever.    Dr.  Dick,  of  Edinburgh,  the  eminent  veterinary  surgeon,  was  an  uncle  of  mine. 


and  I  take  great  interest  in  assisting  his  profession. 


Yours  truly.  ^^^^ 

JAMES  A.  WILSON, 

Civil  Engineer. 


68  LETTERS  FEOM  OUR  PATROXS. 

ZiONsviLLE,  Ind.,  Nov.  3,  1880. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  I  have  your  valuable  Treatise  on  the  Horse  and  his 
Diseases,  and  your  KendalTs  Spavin  Cure.  My  horses  have  the  epizootic;  one  of  them 
could  not  swallow  lor  two  days.  I  applied  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  twice  to  her  throat 
and  it  gave  most  instant  relief.  I  think  I  could  sell  1,000  of  your  books.  Please  give  prices 
to  agents.  Yours  truly, 

PETER  BOWEN. 


Republican  Citt,  Neb.,  March  31,  1880. 
Dr  B.  J.Kendall  &  Co.— Sirs:  I  tried  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  it  had  the 
desired  effect.  It  cured  the  spavin,  which  other  treatments  failed  to  do.  I  did  not  use  quite 
one  bottle  of  your  liniment.  After  the  spavin  was  removed  I  drove  the  hort^e  and  his 
mate  over  500  miles,  from  Linn  County,  Iowa,  to  Harlan  County,  Nebraska,  with  a  load  of 
about  2,000  pounds,  and  made  the  trip  in  four  weeks.  Plea-e  send  me  your  Treatise  on 
the  Horse ;  price,  25  cents.  Respectfully  yours, 

JAMES  YELLENIC. 


DixFiELD,  Maine,  Oct.  20,  1880. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  Please  find  enclosed  twenty-five  cents  for  Re\ased 
Edition  of  your  Horse  Book.    I  have  tried  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  for  curb,  and  it  has 
done  all  you  claim  for  it.    By  using  one-half  bottle  it  entirely  cured  the  lameness  and 
removed  the  bunch.  Yours  trulv, 

FRANK  STANLEY. 


PERSEVERANCE  WILL  TELL. 

Stoughton,  Mass.,  March  16,  1880. 
B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  In  justice  to  you  and  myself,  I  think  I  ought  to  let  you 
know  that  I  have  removed  two  bone  spavins  with  "  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,"  one  very 
large  one;  don't  know  how  long  the  spavin  had  been  there.  I  have  owned  the  horse  eight 
mouths.  It  took  me  four  mouths  to  take  the  large  one  off,  and  two  for  the  small  one. 
I  have  used  ten  bottles.  The  horse  is  entirely  well,  not  at  all  stiff,  and  no  bunch  to  be 
Been  or  felt.  This  is  a  wonderful  medicine.  It  is  a  new  thing  here,  but  if  it  does  lor  all 
what  it  has  done  for  me  its  sale  will  be  very  great.  Respectfully  yours, 

CHAS.  E.  PARKER. 


Pentwater,  March  28, 1881. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.,  Enosburgh  Falls,  Vt.— Gentlemen :  I  have  used  your  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure  in  a  great  many  cases  of  pufl'ed  hock,  bog  spavin,  thoroughpin,  and  other 
blemishes  on  horses,  and  it  has  proved  a  success  with  me  in  every  instance.  I  can  cheer- 
fully recommend  it  as  one  of  the  best  absorbents  I  ever  used;  no  farmer  or  horse  breeder 
should  be  without  it.  Respectfully  yours, 

SAMUEL  A.  BROWNE, 
Treasurer  of  Pentwater  Lumber  Co. 


Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  P.  O.  Box  1007,  Feb.  26,  1881. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Dear  Sir:  Having  used  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  I  find  it 
the  best  remedy  for  horses  that  has  ever  been  used  on  this  coast.  I  have  a  fine  colt  that 
was  kicked  last  fall  on  the  point  of  the  shoulder,  and  for  three  months  had  no  use  of  his 
leg,  and  by  using  two  bottles  of  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  he  is  entirely  cured.  Please 
send  one  of  your  Horse  books  by  mail  for  the  enclosed  twenty-five  cents. 

Yours  truly,  C.  H.  THAYER. 


Wilton,  Minn.,  Jan.  11, 1881. 
B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents :  Ha\ing  got  a  Horse  book  of  you  by  mail  a  year  ago,  the 
contents  of  which  persuaded  me  to  try  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  the  hind  leg  of  one  of  my 
horses,  which  was  badly  swollen  and  could  not  be  reduced  by  any  other  remedy,  I  got  two 
bottles  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  of  Preston  and  Ludduth,  druggists,  of  Waseca,  which 
completelv  cured  my  horse.  About  five  years  ago  I  had  a  three-year  old  colt  sweenied 
verv  bad. "  I  used  your  remedy  as  given  in  your  book  without  roweling,  and  I  must  say 
to  vour  credit  that  the  colt  is  entirely  cured,  which  is  a  surprise  not  only  to  myself,  but 
also  to  my  neighbors.  You  sent  me  the  book  for  the  trifling  sum  of  twenty-five  cents,  and 
if  I  could  not  get  another  like  it  I  would  not  take  twenty-five  dollars  for  it. 

Yours  truly, 

GEO.  MATHEWS. 


LETTERS  FROM  OUR  PATROXS.  W 

14  Custom  House  St.,  Boston,  Mass.,  Dec.  8, 1879, 
B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gentlemen:  This  is  to  certify  that  I  have  a  valuable  stock  horse 
which  became  almost  worthless  from  a  spavin,  and  that  by  using  your  Spavin  Cure  (one 
and  a  half  bottles)  he  is  free  from  all  lameness  and  can  trot  a  mile  in  2:20  to-day.  I  have 
also  used  it  successfully  ou  the  cords  of  the  legs  for  sprung  knees,  and  it  is  with  pleasure 
that  I  can  testify  to  the  great  merit  of  your  most  valuable  medicine. 

Yours  respectfully, 

JOSEPH  HALE, 

Stable  keeper. 


Office  U.  S.  Marshall,  Western  Dist.  of  Michigan,  Kalamazoo,  April  15, 1878. 
B.  J.  Kendall,  Enosburgh  Falls,  Vt.— Dear  Sir:  I  received  the  two  bottles  of  your  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure  forwarded  by  express  in  January  last.    I  am  happy  to  state  that  it  per- 
lormed  all  your  advertisement  called  for.    In  three  weeks  after  1  commenced  using  it  the 
spavin  was  entirely  removed,  and  a  valuable  horse  restored  to  usefulness. 

Very  truly  yours, 

JOHN  PARKER. 


Akron.  Ohio,  Dec.  22,  1879. 
B.  J.  Kendall  «fe  Co.— Gents:  I  can  not  recommend  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure''  too 
highly.  I  have  a  friend  who  owns  a  valuable  horse  which  became  useless  and  worthless  by 
the  appearance  of  a  very  bad  spavin.  He  tried  every  known  remedy  and  gave  up,  think- 
ing the  spavin  was  incurable.  I  persuaded  him  to  try  your  Spavin  Cure,  and,  after  using 
it  according  to  directions,  to  use  his  own  language,  "It  knocked  the  spavin  higher  than  a 
kite,"  and  a  valuable  horse  was  saved  and  restored  to  usefulness.  I  am  now  selling  your 
book,  "A  Treatise  on  the  Horse  and  his  Diseases,"  and  am  meeting  with  great  success. 

Yours,  etc., 

J.  J.  WRIGHT. 


Maple  Grove  Farm,  Eddyville,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  23,  1879. 

B.  J.  Kendall,  M.  D.— Dear  Sir:  I  have  been  using  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  a  valua- 
ble stallion  that  I  own.  He  kicked  through  a  door  and  got  his  foot  hung,  taking  out  a 
piece  of  skin  one  and  one-half  by  three  inches,  which  left  a  fearful  wound,  and  I  thought 
he  was  ruined  for  life.  After  a  long  time  I  got  it  healed,  le:iving  a  bunch  or  callus  as 
large  as  a  large  ring-bone.  I  have  used  one  and  one-half  bottles  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure, 
and  the  bunch  is  nearly  all  gone.  I  can  not  say  too  much  for  the  Spavin  Cure,  for  it  has 
done  for  me  what  I  supposed  was  out  of  the  power  of  man  to  do,  in  removing  the  bunch. 

I  am  a  breeder  of  Ayrshire  cattle,  Leicester  sheep,  Berkshire  hogs  and  Percheron  horses, 
and  unless  I  am  extraordinarily  lucky  will  want  to  use  more  or  less  of  the  Spavin  Cure 
€very  week.     Send  me  one-half  dozen  bottles  by  express.  Yours  truly. 

S.  N.  DELAP. 


The  following  letter  was  written  to  our  agent  in  Louisville,  Ky.,  by  the  owner  of  the 
stage  route  from  Lebanon,  Ky.,  to  Campbellsville,  who  is  well  known  throughout  the 
State. 

Campbellsville,  Ky.,  Jan.  30,  1878. 

J.  W.  Morrill  &  Co.,  Louisville,  Ky.— Gents:  The  "  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"  sent  me 
some  time  ago  has  proved  invaluable  in  all  cases  for  which  I  used  it:  sprains,  sore  back, 
galled  shoulders,  windgalls  and  scratches.  Fortunately  I  did  not  have  any  stock  at  the 
time  with  spavin.  Yours  respectfully, 

GEORGE  BORDERS. 


Meredith  Village,  N.  H.,  Feb.  17, 1879. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Dear  Sirs:  The  horse  I  used  your  Spavin  Cure  on  had  a 
splint  as  large  as  a  hen's  egg,  and  it  had  been  there  about  a  year,  and  keptgrowing  larger. 
I  used  one  bottle  of  your  Spavin  Cure  on  it,  which  took  it  nearly  all  off.  I  then  used  a 
half  bottle  more  and  it  took  it  entirely  off,  so  that  thf  leg  was  as  smooth  as  the  other.  It 
was  worth  $100  to  me,  and  I  ther  -fore  feel  very  grateful  to  you.  Please  send  me  one-half 
-dozen  of  your  Spavin  Cure,  "C.  O.  D."  Yours  with  respect, 

JOHN  C.  TOWLE. 


Lawrence,  Mass.,  Feb.  27, 1879. 
B.J.  Kekdall- Dear  Sir:    Your  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"  has  entirely  cured  my 

ANCHETT. 


horse  of  a  very  bad  bone  spavin.  Yours  truly, 

G.  B.  H. 


70  LETTERS  FROM  OUR  PATRONS. 

Alexander,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  2, 1880. 
B.  J.  Kendall,  &  Co,— Gentlemen:  I  have  used  and  sold  "  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure '"^ 
for  a  number  of  years  with  great  success.  It  is  a  sure  cure  for  spavins  and  ring-bones, 
when  used  according  to  directi  ns.  One  of  my  neighbors  had  a  nice  young  horse  that  had 
two  bad  ring-bones,  which  made  him  very  lame.  He  used  four  bottles  vf  your  Spavin 
Cure,  which  took  off  the  bunches  completdy  and  cured  Mm  of  his  lameness  entirely.  All 
those  who  have  used  it,  around  here,  think  there  i-<  nothing  like  it.  Firmly  believing  it  is 
bv  far  the  best  horse  liniment  ever  placed  before  the  public,  1  remain 

Yours,  etc.,  C.  W.  VANDE  BOGART, 

Breeder  of  blooded  horses,  and  d-  aler  in  horses  and  trotters, 
Alexander,   Genesee  County,  N.  Y. 


Waddinqton,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  1880. 
B.J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gentlemen:  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"'  I  consider  as  a  truly- 
beneficial  remedy  for  the  removal  of  spavins  and  any  othei-  enlargement  on  a  1  animals  a& 
well  as  horses.  I  had  a  very  fine  Jersey  heifer  which  1.  st  one-fourth  {U)  of  her  bag 
with  garget,  and  remained  so  until  coming  in  the  second  time,  wh'  n  we  applied  your 
"  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,"  rubbing  it  thoroughly,  and  eft'ected  a  complete  cure.  Believing 
it  has  no  rival  as  a  liniment,  I  cheerfully  recommend  its  use. 

Yours,  etc.. 

WALTER  RUTHERFORD, 
Importer  and  breeder  of  fancy  cattle,  Stock  Farm,  Waddington,  N.  Y. 


CiiiLESBUUGH,  Ky.,  Feb.  20,  1879. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall— Dear  Sir:  I  have  tried  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  a  chronic 
case  of  bone  spavin  which  ha'*  been  treated  by  two  of  the  best  doctors  in  the  land.  The 
case  was  fired  twice,  and  I  can  safely  say  that  your  Spavin  Cure  nid  more  good  th m  any- 
thing which  I  ever  tried.  I  believe  it  to  be  a  good  remedy  for  a  great  many  difliculties. 
Ring-bone  and  bone  spavin  I  am  sure  it  will  cure  if  taken  in  time.  It  is  also  good  for 
scratches,  grease  heel,  etc.  Yours  respectfully. 

T.  B.  MUIR. 


Glover,  Vt.,  Feb.  13,  1879. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall— Dear  Sir:   I  used  one  bottle  of  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  a 
horse  of  ours  and  removed  a  spavin  entirely;  and  one  of  my  neighbors  had  a  colt  with  a 
bad  ring-bone,  and  by  using  two  bottles  of  your  Spavin  Cure,  he  cured  it  entirely.    It  has 
given  good  satisfaction  here.  Yours  truly, 

A.  H.  HALL. 


Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  9,  18T8. 
This  is  to  certify  that  I  have  used  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  for  a  splint,  and  am  happy  to 
testily  that  it  has  fully  cured  it.  Yours  respec  fully, 

■^  WILLIAM  SHARP, 

Supt.  of  Thornton  &  Chester's  stable. 


Hyde  Park,  Vt.,  Nov.  8,  1677. 
B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Dear  Sir:  I  am  no  great  Irit  nd  to  patent  medicines,  but  do  not 
hesitate  to  speak  a  good  word  for  your  Spavin  Cure.  Two  years  ago  I  bought  a  valuable 
three-year  old  colt  in  Canada,  but  before  reaching  home  discovered  that  he  was  lame 
from  a  curb.  The  curb  c(mtinued  to  enlarge,  and  would  at  times  render  the  co't  so  lame 
that  he  could  not  be  driven,  and  he  hobbled  very  badly.  I  was  induced  to  try  your  Spavin 
Cure,  and  with  one  bottle  and  a  half  took  away  the  enlargement,  and  from  that  day  to  the 
present  time  he  has  not  been  lame.  For  curb,  therefore,  I  do  not  hesitate  to  recommend 
people  to  try  -  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure."  Yours  tn^y,   ^    ^    bASFORD, 

Editor  of  the  Lamoille  News. 


LoAVELL,  Mass.,  May  26, 1878. 
B.  J.  Kendall— Dear  Sir :  Send  us  as  usual  three  (3)  dozen  Kendall's  Spavin  Cti re. 
We  received  your  inquiry  for  references,  and  have  delayed  answering  from  time  to  time 
in  hopes  of  getting  one  from  a  man  who  used  ten  bottles  and  completely  cured  a 
gpavin  of  six  years  growth  on  a  horse  that  after  the  cure  trotted  better  than  forty,  and  sold 
for  $450.  When  he  commenced  to  use  the  Cure  the  horse  was  dead  lame  and  would  not 
sell  for  $10.  We  did  not  know  the  man's  name,  and  have  not  been  able  to  find  him  since 
your  letter.  Yours  respectfully, 

^  CROWELL  &  HARRISON, 

Apothecaries,  Lowell,  Maes. 


LETTERS    FKO^I    OUR    PATRONS. 


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A   SURE   METHOD  OF  CONVERTINCi   A  GOOD   UOllSE   INTO  A 


I'OOK  ONE. 


B. 


4620  Paul  Street,  Frankfokd,  Philadelphia,  Pa..  Jan.  8, 1680. 
J.   Kend.'  i.L  &  Co.— Gentlemen :  I  had  a  horse  in  my  stables  that  I  drove  from  I8i  2 


until  April,  1878.  Dnriuii  all  that  time  he  suffered  more  or  less  from  a  bonr  spavin,  which  in 
1878  was  at  least  of  nineteen  years  standing,  for  the  spavin  was  on  his  leg  when  we  boimbt 
the  horse  in  1860,  he  being  then  seven  vears  old,  and  the  man  who  sold  us  the  horse  de- 
clared that  the  horse  was  foaled  with  that  enlargement  on  his  hock.  I  used  various  sweaty 
ing  and  blisterino' liniments,  and  in  1865  we  eng«ged  a  veterinary  surgeon  \v\xo  applied 
the  actual  cauery:  but  all  these  failed  to  give  permanent  relief.  But  finally  I  obtained  a 
bottle  of  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,"  which  1  applied  at  once  according  to  directions,  and 
the  patient  old  sutlerer  found  instant  relief.  I  have  used  "  Kendairs  spavin  Cim^  tor 
spavins,  ring-bones,  splints,  etc.,  with  entire  satisfaction,  ever  since.  It  certainly  is  one  ol 
the  most  useful  and  beneficial  discoveries  of  the  age.  ^"^"tti^T1\sv\ut7  ^   wt?tcc 


Office  of  Van  Schaack,  Stevenson  &  Co..  Wholesale  Druggists, 

92  and  94  Lake  Street,  Chicago,  111.,  Jan.  1,  1880. 
B.J  Kbndall  &  Co.— Gentlemen:  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"  is  having  an  unprece- 
dented sale  in  this  market  for  the  length  of  time  it  has  been  introduced.  All  who  use  it 
give  It  an  unqualified  indorsement  as  the  greatest  horse  liniment  of  the  age.  We  enclose- 
yon  a  testimonial  from  Hanchett  &  Carter,  proprietors  of  the  great  12th  street  livery 
stable,  of  this  city,  who  are  enthusiastic  in  its  praise. 

Chicago,  III.,  Dec.  15,  1879. 
Van  Schaack,  Stevenson  &  Co.— Gents:  It  is  several  years  since  we  first  bought 
"Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"  of  you,  and  we  do  not  hesitate  to  say  it  is  the  very  best  article 
for  spavin,  ring-bones,  scratches,  splints,  etc.,  that  we  have  ever  used.  We  would  not  be 
without  it  in  our  large  livery  for  thousands  of  dollars,  as  we  use  it  constantly,  with  a  suc- 
cess that  we  did  not  anticipate.  Every  one  who  has  used  it  around  here  speaks  ot  its 
wonderful  cures  in  the  highest  terms.  Having  used  every  known  remedy  which  has  been 
placed  before  the  public,  we  do  not  hesitate  lo  pronounce  "  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  one 
of  the  greatest  discoveries  of  the  age.  and  something  that  no  horse  owner  should  be  witu- 
out.    It  stands  without  a  peer  in  horse  liniments.  ^^**^^haNCH ETT  &  CARTER 

Proprietors  of  12th  Street  Livery,  Chicago,  IlL 
This  is  only  a  specimen  of  what  we  might  g^- y-'ge,jA^Jg-^?r^^{/ENSON  &  CO. 


72 


WHAT    IS    GOOD    FOR    MAN    IS    GOOD    FOR    BEAST. 


It  has  long  been  the  opinion  of  eminent  scientists,  who  have  made  the  realm  of  nature 
the  study  of  a  lifetime,  that  the  horse  is  our  noblest  domestic  animal,  perfect  in  structure, 
beautiful  in  appearance,  and  exhibiting  a  large  amount  of  intelligence,  and  whose  phys- 
ical nature  closely  resembles  that  of  the  human  family,  thus  showing  that  the  causes 
and  effects  of  diseases  may  be  quite  similar  to  diseases  in  the  human  subject;  therefore 
we  would  naturally  infer  that  any  remedy  which  is  good  for  either  man  or  beast  would  be 
equally  as  good  for  one  as  the  other  under  similar  circumstances. 

Knowing  this  to  be  the  case,  and  after  hearing  repeatedly  from  parties  who  had  used 
"  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"  with  the  most  gratifying  results,  for  lameness  or  deep-seated 
pains  on  their  own  persons,  we  began  to  use  it  ourselves  on  human  flesh,  and  after  using 
it  for  the  past  two  years  or  more  for  bruises,  cuts,  corns,  frost-bites,  burns,  sprains, 
rheumatism  or  any  lameness,  and  using  on  children  from  one  or  two  years  of  age  to 
men  of  mature  years  without  ever  seeing  the  slightest  injury  from  using  it  full  strength, 
but  seeing  alw.Hys  the  most  marked  and  beneficial  results,  we  now  recommend  it,  with  the 
most  perfect  confidence,  as  the  best  liniment  ever  placed  before  the  public  for  any  lame- 
ness or  deep-seated  pain  in  man.  Especially  would  we  recommend  it  for  bad  cases  of 
long  standing.  We  care  not  if  every  other  known  remedy  has  been  tried  and  failed  to 
benefit  in  the  least;  for  in  every  case  of  this  kind  where  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  has  been 
<to  our  knowledge)  applied  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  two  or  three  weeks,  a  cure 
has  been  the  result. 

It  does  not  tike  immediate  effect,  and  sometimes  there  will  be  scarcely  any  perceptible 
eft'ect  for  one  or  two  weeks;  but  while  it  may  be  slow  in  its  eftects  in  these  cases,  it 
always  proves  to  be  sure  to  cure  if  followed  up  according  to  directions. 

In  using  it  for  any  difficulty  of  long  standing,  it  should  be  applied  for  a  long  time,  as 
such  ditfi  ulties  can  not  be  removed  in  a  short  time.  It  can  be  applied  with  a  feather, 
with  a  small  swab,  or  with  the  hand,  and  by  applying  two  or  three  times  a  day  for  sev- 
eral days,  it  will  usually  cause  the  skin  to  be  a  little  sore  on  man,  and  we  recommend 
that  for  all  long  standing  difficulties  it  be  applied  after  it  becomes  some  sore  just  the 
aame  as  before,  until  the  disease  is  removed.  Only  a  little  is  necessary  at  each  applica- 
tion. 

Read  testimonials  on  next  page  showing  its  wonderful  effects  on  human  flesh. 


WHAT    IS    GOOD    FOR    MAX    IS    GOOD    FOR    BEAST.  73 

READ  OF  ITS  EFFECTS  ON  HUMAN  FLESH  ! 

Albany,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  25,  1880. 
B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Sirs:  Enclosed  find  twenty-five  cents  lor  your  recently  published 
Horse  book— the  revised  edition.  I  have  used  your  Spavin  Cure,  in  bad  cases,  with  very 
fine  results,  and  I  would  not  be  without  it  for  four  times  the  amount  per  bottle.  It  i& 
equally  as  good  for  man  as  for  beast.  I  fell  from  a  high  tree  about  four  years  ago.  and 
have  complained  of  my  back  ever  since,  until  about  two  months  ago  I  began  using  Ken- 
dairs  Spavin  Cure,  and  have  not  been  able  to  complain  since.  My  doctor  says  that  he  had 
expected  me  to  be  a  cripple  for  life,  as  he  could  not  do  anything  for  my  spine.  Please 
send  the  book  to  CHARLES  L.  OOTHOUT, 

Toll  Gate,  Troy  Road,  Albany,  N.  Y. 


Gravesend,  L.  I.,  Jan.,  1881, 
Messrs.  Kendall  &  Co.— I  wish  to  add  my  testimony  in  favor  of  your  invaluable 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  I  am  in  the  employ  of  the  Prospect  Park  and  Coney  Island 
Railroad,  and  froze  my  ears  very  badly  this  winter.  I  suffered  intense  pain  until  Mr. 
Dunley  applied  your  liniment  to  them.  It  gave  me  almost  instant  relief,  and  by  applying 
it  twice  a  day  for  one  week  it  restored  the  ear  to  its  original  size,  and  I  have  hid  no  trouble 
with  it  since,  I  feel  very  grateful  to  you,  and  would  recommend  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to 
all  for  frost  bites.  Yours  truly. 

JOHN  DERBY. 


READ     BELOW     OF     ITS     WONDERFUL      EFFECTS      AS      A 
LINIMENT    FOR    THE    HUMAN   FAI^IILY. 

Hematite,  Mo.,  Aug.  20, 1880. 

B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  I  am  so  overjoved  in  view  of  the  result  of  an  application 
of  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  that  I  feel  that  I  ought  for  humanity's  sake  to  publish  it  to 
the  world.  About  thirty-five  years  ago.  while  riding  a  young,  ugly  horse.  I  was  injured  in 
one  of  my  testicles,  and  from  that  time  to  three  weeks  ago  a  slow  but  constant  enlarge- 
ment has  been  the  result;  giving  me  a  great  amount  of  trouble;  almost  entirely  prevent- 
ing me  from  horseback  riding, -which  was  my  usual  way  of  traveling.  I  saw  a  notice  cf 
your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  never  once  thought  of  it  for  anything  except  for  horses,  but 
after  receiving  the  medicine  and  reading  over  what  it  was  good  fur,  feeling  terribl v  exercised 
about  my  difficulty,  for  I  had  consulted  many  physicians  and  none  gave  me  any  specific 
but  when  it  could  be  endured  no  longer  to  remove  it  with  the  knife.  I  applied  your 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  as  an  experiment,  and  it  was  so  painful  in  its  application  that  I 
concluded  not  to  repeat  it  and  thought  no  more  about  it  until  near  a  week,  when,  lo  and 
behold!  one-half  of  the  size  was  gone.  With  joy  I  could  hardly  believe  it;  I  immediately 
applied  it  again,  and  have  made  in  all  about  one-half  dozen  applications  running  over  a 
space  of  two  weeks,  and  the  terrible  enlargement  is  almost  entirely  gone ;  in  view  of  which 
I  can  not  express  my  feelings  of  delight.  It  has  been  a  God-send  to  me;  may  he  send  to 
others  with  like  troubles.  JOHN  RICE, 

Pastor  of  Hematite  Congregational  Chiirch. 

P.  S.— You  are  at  liberty  to  put  this  in  any  shape  you  may  please.  I  am  not  ashamed 
to  have  my  name  under,  over  or  by  the  side  of  it. 


Savannah,  Ga.,  Dec.  23,  1880. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  Enclosed  please  find  twenty-five  cents  for  which 
send  me  one  of  your  new  Horse  books,  and  oolige.    I  have  tried  your  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  in  a  case  of  rheumatic  gout  and  find  it  an  excellent  remedy.  Yours,  etc 

J.  W.  HUNT. 


ON  HUMAN  FLESH. 

West  Enosburgh,  Vt.,  Feb.  15,  1881. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  Several  months  ago  I  injured  my  knee  joint  which 
caused  an  enlargement  to  grow  the  size  of  a  large  walnut,  and  caused  me  very  severe  pain 
for  four  or  five  weeks,  when  I  began  to  use  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  with  the  most  satis- 
factory results.  It  has  completely  removed  the  enlargement  and  stopped  the  lameness  and 
pain.  I  have  long  known  it  to  be  excellent  for  horses,  but  now  I  know  it  to  be  the  best 
liniment  for  human  rtesh  that  I  am  acquainted  with.  Yours  truly, 

T.  P.  LAWRENCE. 


74  WHAT    IS    GOOD    FOR    MAN    IS    GOOD    FOR    BEAST, 

KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE. 

The  wonderful  success  which  has  been  achieved  with  this  remedy  has  encouraged  the 
proprietors  to  refine  it  expressly  for  the  human  tesh. 

No  remedy  has  ever  met  with  such  unqualified  success  on  all  animals,  which  has  led 
many  hundreds  to  test  its  virtues  on  their  own  flesh.  Thousands  have  found  it  to  be  suffl- 
cientlv  strong  to  penetrate  and  to  have  real  virtue  to  cure  the  worst  cases  of  rheumatism, 
neuralgia,  corns,  bunions,  warts,  frost-bites,  felons,  chilblains,  burns,  or  any  pain,  bruise, 
cut  or  lameness  which  are  not  affected  in  the  least  by  ordinary  liniments.  It  does  not 
blister,  but  on  the  contrary  reinoves  soreness.  For  horses  and  other  animals  we  recom- 
mend our  patrons  to  use  that  put  up  in  light  wrappers,  retail  price  $1.  For  man,  use 
that  put  up  in  red  wrappers,  retail  price  50  cents.  If  desired,  ttiat  put  up  for  horses  can 
be  used  on  human  flesh  with  perfect  safety. 

Directions. -^^e/)  the  bottle  well  corked.  Do  not  apply  near  the  fire  or  any  flame. 
For  rheumatism  or  neuralgia  apply  to  the  affected  part  three  or  four  times  a  day,  and  pro- 
tect the  part  from  the  cold.  Continue  its  use  for  several  days,  or  weeks  if  necessary,  until 
considerable  irritation  of  the  skin  is  produced,  and  in  bad  cases  of  long  standing,  con- 
tinue to  apply  it  for  several  days  after  the  skin  becomes  irritated  sufficiently  to  cause  con- 
siderable smartiug  at  each  application. 

For  sprains,  swellings,  burns,  bruises,  frost-bites,  chilblains,  corns,  felons,  bunions, 
backache,  headache,  toothache,  sore  throat,  or  for  any  soreness  of  the  chest,  quinsy, 
lameness  or  pain  caused  by  any  mishap,  we  recommend  to  apply  this  liniment  to  the 
affected  part  two  or  three  times  a  day,  or  oftener  if  necessary. 

That  put  up  for  horses  can  be  used  on  human  flesh,  if  desired,  with  perfect  safety. 


Bakersfield,  Vt.,  Dec.  23, 1879. 
B;  J.  Kendall  &  Co.— Gents:  I  wish  to  add  my  testimony  in  favor  of  your  invaluable 
liniment,  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure."  In  the  spring  of  1862  I  slipped  on  the  ice  and 
sprained  my  right  limb  at  the  knee  joint.  I  was  very  lame,  and,  at  times,  suffered  the 
most  excruciating  pain.  I  wore  a  bandage  on  it  for  over  a  year  and  tried  mo>-t  everything 
in  my  reach,  but  could  find  nothing  that  would  give  permanent  relief.  When  I  over- 
worked it  would  pain  me  very  much.  In  April,  1878, 1  began  to  think  I  should  be  a  crip- 
ple for  life ;  but,  having  some  of  "  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,"  thought  I  would  try  it.  I  used 
one-third  of  a  bottle,  and  experienced  relief  at  once.  The  pain  left  me  and  has  not  troubled 
me  since.  I  feel  very  grateful  to  you,  and  would  recommend  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  ' 
to  all  who  suffer  with  sprains  or  rheumatism.  Yours  truly, 

MRS.  J.  BOUTELL. 

Dunham,  P.  Q.,  March  10, 1579. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall— Dear  Sir:  About  a  year  ago  I  fell  in  the  road  onto  some  ice  and  was 
badly  hurt  in  the  hip  joint,  which  caused  me  much  suffering:.  I  tried  various  remedies 
but  none  gave  relief  until  I  tried  your  Kendall's  SpaAin  Cure.  I  applied  it,  full  strength, 
twice  a  day  for  about  two  weeks  during  last  October,  and  it  effected  a  perfect  cure.  I  have 
eince  then  been  well  and  free  from  lameness.  It  is  very  valuable  for  man  as  well  as 
for  beast.  Yours  truly, 

CHESTER  K.  GREEN. 


Pattkn'8  Mills,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  21, 1878. 
B.  J.  Kendall,  M.  D.— Dear  Sir:  The  particular  case  on  which  I  used  your  "  Spavin 
Cure  "  was  a  malignant  ankle  sprain  of  sixteen  months  standing.  I  had  tried  many 
things  but  in  vain.  Your  "Spavin  Cure"  put  the  foot  to  the  ground  again,  and.  for  the 
first  time  since  hurt,  in  a  natural  position.  For  a  family  liniment  it  excels  anything  we 
ever  used.  Yours  truly, 

REV.  M.  P.  BELL, 
Pastor  M.  E.  Church,  Patten's  Mills,  N.  Y. 


AGEXTS.  75 


Agents  for  Kendairs  Spavin  Cure. 


We  give  below  some  of  our  agents,  most  of  whom  sell  at  wholesale.  It  is  now  sold  by 
■nearly  all  the  retail  druggists  throughout  the  United  States.  If  your  dealer  does  not  keep 
it,  and  will  not  get  it  for  you,  send  direct  to  Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.,  Enosburgh  Falls,  Vt., 
^nd  they  will  send,  on  receipt  of  price,  ($1  per  bottle  or  six  for  $5),  to  any  address,  and 
they  usually  put  in  with  every  sample  order  of  this  kind  a  present  worth  about  what  the 
■express  will  be,  as  near  as  they  can  calculate. 

Albany,  N.  Y Woodward  &  Hill,  324  Broadway. 

"      A.  McClure  &  Co.,  74  and  76  State  street. 

"  "      Douro  H.  Fonda  i&  Co.,  70  and  72  State  street. 

Ann  Arbor,  Mich Emanuel  Mann. 

Atlauta,  Ga Lamar.  Rankin  &  Lamar. 

Baltimore,  Md Robt.  Lawsou  &  Co.,  277  West  Baltimore  street. 

"  "  Thomsen  &  Muth,  16  German  stree*-. 

"  Wm.  H.  Brown  &  Bro.,  25  South  Sharp  street. 

"  "  Vogeler,  Son  &  Co.,  6  and  8  South  Liberty  street. 

"  Canby,  Gilpin  &  Co. 

Bay  Citj',  Mich L.  S.  Cora  an,  107  Center  street. 

Bloomington,  111 Wm.  W.  Marmon. 

Boston,  Matins French  &  CotRn,  100  Federal  street. 

"         "     Geo.  C.  Goodwin  &  Co.,  38  Hanover  street. 

"         "     Weeks  &  Potter,  360  Washington  sireet. 

"         "     Carter,  Harris  <fe  Hawley,  356  Washington  street. 

"         "     Rust  Bros.  &  Bird,  43  Hanover  street." 

"         "     Gilman  Bros.,  307  WHshington  street. 

"         "     Cutler  Bros.  &  Co.,  89  Broad  street. 

"         "     Smith,  Doolittle  &  Smith,  26  Tremout  street. 

Buffalo,  N.  Y J.  S.  Lytle  &  Son,  20  Exchange  street. 

"         "     Powell  &  Plimton,  222  and  224  Maine  street. 

Burlington,  Iowa. . .  Reynolds  &  Churchill,  317  North  Main  st  eet. 

"  "  "     — C.  P.  Squires  «S:  Co.,  112  Jefferson  street. 

Burlington,  Yt Wells,  Richardson  &  Co. 

Cedar  Rapids,  Iowa. .Geo.  C.  Haman. 

Charleston,  S.  C Dowie  &  Moise. 

•Chicago,  111 Van  Schaack,  Stevenson  &  Co.,  92  and  94  Lake  street. 

"         "  Fuller  &  Fuller,  22  Market  street. 

"         "  P.  Hayden  &  Co.,  45  and  47  Lake  street. 

"         "  Lord,  Stoutenburgh  &  Co.,  74  Wabash  avenue. 

"         "  Morrison,  Plummer  &  Co.,  52  Lake  street. 

"   Tolman  &  King,  51  East  Lake  street. 

"  H.  A.  Hnrlbut  &  Co.,  75  Randolph  street. 

•Cinciunati,  Ohio  —  R.  Macready  &  Co.,  60  Walnut  street. 

"  "     — John  D.  Park  &  Sons,  177  Sycamore  street. 

"     ....J.  J.Bantlin,  146  Main  street. 
"     . . . .  Hale,  Justis  &  Co.,  99  Walnut  street. 
"     ....J.  S.  Burd-al&Co. 
Cleveland,  Ohio —  Strong,  Cobb  &  Co.,  114  Superior  street. 

"  "     Benton.  Meyer  &  Co.,  127  Water  street. 

"     . . .  .Dr.  F.  S.  Slosson,  223  Superior  street. 

Clinton,  Iowa A.  R.  Olnoy. 

Columbus,  Ohio James  W.  Meek,  43  East  Spring  street. 

'*  "    Braun  &  Brack. 

Council  Bluffs,  Iowa.Harle,McKune  &  Co. 

Davenport,  Iowa Haight  &  Sea  s. 

Denver,  Col McCarthy  &  Osborne,  463  Holladay  street. 

"  "•    Wm.  Dingle. 


i^Q  AGENTS. 

Des  Moines,  Iowa. .  .Mitchell,  Bartlett  &  Grain,  211  Court  avenue. 
"  "    ...Ward,  Seseions&  Ward, 313  Court  avenue. 

Detroit,  Mich Swift  &  Dodds,  51  Shelby  btreet. 

4t         "      T.  H.  Hinchman  &  Sons. 

4i        u         .   ...Farrand,  Williams  &  Co.,  15 Larned  street. 

u         u     \ James  E.  Davis  &  Co.,  63  Jefferson  avenue. 

Dubuque,  Iowa W.  H.  Torbert.  . 

t'  "  . .  Juukermann  &  Haa?,  776  Main  street. 

Elmira,  N.  Y. ...... .  Gerity  &  Morrill,  126  Lake  street. 

Fort  Wayne,  Ind.... Meyer  Bros.  &  Co. 

Galena,  111. S.  Crawford  &  Co.,  131  Mam  street. 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich..Shepard  &  Hazeltine,  109  Ottawa  street. 
Hartford,  Conn..   ..  Smith,  Bourn  &  Co.  „,    ,  .     .        ..      * 

Manapolis,  Ind ... .  Stewart  &  Barre,  38  and  48  East  Washington  street, 
u   ^       ,   ^^         Browning  «fc  Sloan,  9  East  Washington  street. 
"  "  ....A.  Kiefer.  ,  ^      ^ 

Kansas  City,  Mo Woodward,  Faxon  &  Co.,  511  Delaware  street. 

La  Crosse,  Wis McCulloch,  McCord  &  Co. 

"  "    T.  H.  Spence. 

Lincoln  Neb     Leighton  &  Brown. 

Louisville  Kv R-  A.  Robinson  &  Co.,  196  Main  street. 

^     Ir         '  "^  J  W.  Morrill  &  Co.,  315  Main  street. 

"  "    Arthur,  Peter  &  Co. 

Lowell,  Mass Crowell  &  Harrison,  139  Central  street. 

McGregor,  Iowa Samuel  J.  Peterson. 

Milwaukee,  Wis Dohmen,  Schmitt  &  Co. 

■"■    .4  '    '^  Baumbach  &  Rosenthal,  456  Market  square. 

44  "!'.!!!  Grnn  and  Button  Company,  297  East  Water  street. 

44  4'    H.  Bosworth  &  Son. 

"  "■    Drake  Bros. 

Minneapolis,  Minn.  .Lyman  Bros.,  425  Nicollet  street. 
Nashville,  Tenn   . . .  .Berry,  Demoville  &  Co.,  No.  1  Public  square. 
New  Haven,  Conn... Richardson  «fe  Co. 
New  Orleans,  La. . .  .1.  L.  Lyons,  42  Camp  street 

New  York  City W.  H.  SchiefEelin  &  Co.,  170  William  street 

jNew  loiK  ^^iiy.         ^  ^  Moseman  &  Bro.,  128  Chambers  street. 

4'    .McKesson  &  Robbins,  91  Fulton  street. 

"    ..'....Eraser*  Lee,  20  College  place. 
»  44  R  W  Robinson  &  Son,  284  Greenwich  street. 

44  44    ■  ■  ■      Lazell,  Marsh  &  Gardner,  10  Gold  street. 

44  44    *  -vVm.  G.  Short,  52  Warren  street. 

(4  44    ■  ■  ■      Tarrent  &  Co.,  280  Greenwich  street. 

"    ".■. '. '. .  .David  M.  Stiger  &  Co. 
44  44  Coffin,  Ridington  &  Co.,  72  John  street. 

44    '  ■  ■  ■     Chas.  N.  Crittenton,  115  Fulton  street, 

44    ■ Hall  &  Ruckle. 

Norfolk,  Va A.  Wrenn  &  Son,  24  Union  street. 

Norwich,  Conn Lee  &  Osgood,  146  Main  street. 

Omaha,  Neb C.  F.  Goodman. 

44         44        Kennard  &  Forsyth. 

44         44     Kennard  Bros.  &  Co. 

Peoria.  Ill Porte  C.  Wheeler. 

i-eoria,  lu colburn,  Birks  &  Co.  ^„  »     ^,    ,      , 

Philadelphia,  Pa Johnston,  Holloway  &  Co.,  602  Arch  street. 

44 French,  Richards  &  Co.,  N.  W.  corner  Tenth  and  Market  etreets. 

44 Smith,  Kline  &  Co.,  311  North  Third  street. 

44  44 Barker,  Moore  &  Mien,  609  Market  street. 

44  44'"    w  M.  Wilson  «fc  Co.,  206  Market  street. 

44  '  •  ■  ■  ■  w.  D.  Elliot  &  Co. 

Pittsburgh,  Pa Harris  &  Ewing,  341  Liberty  street. 

l-insDurgD,  ra. .         Campbell  &  Coffey,  279  Liberty  street. 
44  4i'"'   ...J.  Henderson*  Bro.,  50  Seventh  avenue. 

4i  44  "  FflhTiPRtock  Irwin  &  Rott,  76  Wood  street. 

.4 So  A  Kelly  &  CO  ,  corner  Wood  street  and  First  avenue. 

Portland,  Me.  .'.'.'.*..  .W.  P.  Phillips  &  Co 

14  44  .  .John  W.  Perkins  &  Co. 

Portland,  Oregon . . .  Hodge,  Davis  &  Co.,  92  Front  street. 

P?ovXnce  R  I    .  • .  Wm.  B  Blanding,  54  to  58  Weybosset  street. 
Providence,  it.^i g  ^^^^^  ^  ^^^  |,^^^  ,  ^^^^^^^  ^^^^^^^ 

"    ....D.  W.  C.Packard. 
44  44     ...Geo.  L.  Claflin&  Co.,  62  South  Maine  Street. 


AGENTS.  77 


Quincy,  111  Sommer,  Lyude  &  Co. 

Rochester,  N.  Y.   . .  .Jacob  K.  Post  &  Co, 

"  "    ....  C.  F.  Paiue&Co. 

"  "    E.  H.  Davis,  81  Slate  street. 

S\  Joseph,  Mo Samuel  J.  Smith  &  Co. 

St.  Louis,  Mo Eichardfon  &  Co.,  714  North  Main  street. 

"  "  Hayden  «  &  Allen ,  512  North  Main  street. 

"  "  Meyer  Bros.  &  Co.,  10  North  Second  street. 

"  "  A.  A.  Mellier,  709  Washington  street. 

"  "  Geo.  K   Hopkins  &  Co.,  211  North  Second  street. 

St.  Paul,  Minn Noyes  Bros.  «fc  Cutler,  32  Robert  street. 

San  Francisco,  Cal... Crane  &  Brigham,  .520  Market  street. 

"  "  .  ..Coffin,  Redington&  Co. 

Scranton,  Pa Geo.  W.  Fritz.  410  Lackawanna  avenue. 

Sioux  Citv,  Iowa Hormick,  Walls  <fe  Co.,  50  Fourth  street. 

Springfield,  Mass  . . . .  J.  T.  Webber  &  Co. 

Springfield,  Ohio Dr.  T.  J.  Casper,  41  East  Main  street. 

Syracuse,  N.  Y C.  W.  Snow  &  Co..  28  East  Genesee  street. 

"  "    Kenyon,  Potter  &  Co.,  34  Clinton  street. 

"  "    Moore  &  Hubbard. 

Terre  Haute,  Ind Gnlick  <fe  Berry. 

Toledo,  Ohio West  &  Truax. 

"         "     Waldiug,  Kinnan  &  Co.,  166  Summit  street. 

Troy,  N.  Y John  L.  Thomp-on  Sons  &  Co.,  159  River  street. 

Utica,  N.  Y George  Windherm. 

"      "    John  H.  Shnhan,  155  Genesee  street. 

"      "    Comstock  Bros. 

Washington,  D.  C. .  .Stott  &  Cromwell,  480  Pennsylvania  avenue. 
Wheeling,  W.  Va.  ...Laughlin  Bros.  &  Co.,  1208  Main  street. 

Worcester,  Mass Geo.  N.  Nevvhall,  30  Exchange  street. 

Zanesville,  Ohio Bailey  &  Porter. 


IMPORTANT  TO  MERCHANTS  AND  HORSEMEN. 

We  would  like  a  good  agent  to  sell  ''Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  "  and  this  book,  in  every 
town  in  the  United  States.  Apply  to  Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.,  Enosburgh  Falls,  Vt.,  for 
terms. 

We  hope  that  none  but  reliable  and  responsible  persons  will  make  applications  for  the 
agency,  and  to  all  such  we  would  say  that  we  will  print  circulars  for  our  agents  with  their 
card  printed  on  them  and  send  free  by  mail  to  any  person  who  buys  the  Spavin  Cure,  either 
of  us  or  of  any  of  our  wholesale  agents,  to  sell  again,  if  they  will  only  write  to  us  giving 
name  and  place  written  plain  that  we  may  know  number  wanted,  etc. 

We  recommend  all  to  send  their  orders  to  the  nearest  wholesale  agent. 

In  sending  orders  direct  to  us  it  is  best  usually  to  send  P.  O.  money  order  or  check  for 
the  amount  wanted,  with  full  shipping  directions,  and  the  order  will  receive  prompt  at- 
tention, and  by  so  doing  you  will  save  time  and  expense.  To  all  who  would  investigate 
to  know  if  we  are  responsible  for  any  money  which  might  be  sent  to  us,  we  would  refer  to 
the  following  well  known  firms:  Wells,  Richardson  &  Co.,  Burlington,  Vt.;  Geo.  C. 
Goodwin  &  Co.,  Boston,  Mass.;  Charles  Pfizer  &  Co.,  New  York  City;  and  Rand,  McNally 
&  Co.,  Chicago,  111.;  or  to  any  of  the  clergymen  or  officers  in  this  town. 


78  MEDICINES    USED    FOR   THE    HORSE. 

A  FEW  OF  THE 

MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HOESE. 


We  once  heard  it  remarked  by  an  eminent  professor  of  Materia 
Medica,  that,  if  he  was  compelled  to  combat  with  disease  with 
either  opium  alone  or  all  of  the  remaining  drugs  in  use  without 
the  opium,  he  would  choose  the  opium  alone. 

Another  professor  has  said,  "Give  me  mercury,  iodine, 
quinine  and  the  lancet,  and  I  will  combat  with  disease."  While  I  do  not 
altogether  endorse  the  views  of  either  of  these  distinguished  professors, 
either  in  the  number  or  selection  of  medicines  they  would  choose  first  in 
preference  to  all  others,  I  would  say,  give  me,  as  my  first  choice,  aconite 
and  iron,  in  connection  with  the  opium,  and  a  few  others,  and  I  should  feel 
that  I  was  fitted  out  with  the  most  important  drugs  for  the  successful  treat- 
ment of  the  diseases  of  the  horse. 

We  will  give  something  of  a  history  of  the  more  important  drugs  used 
for  the  treatment  of  the  diseases  of  the  horse,  with  their  effects  and  uses. 

^ciDS. —These  nearly  all  have  a  sour  taste,  and  are  derived  from  the 
vegetable,  mineral  and  animal  kingdoms.  The  number  of  acids  used  in 
medicines  is  small;  among  the  most  important  of  these  are  acetic  acid, 
muriatic  acid,  nitric  acid,  sulphuric  acid,  tannic  acid,  gallic  acid,  carbolic 
acid,  arsenious  acid,  phosphoric  acid  and  tartaric  acid. 

Acetic  Acid.— When  diluted  with  seven  parts  of  water,  it  is  about  the 
strength  of  ordinary  vinegar.  It  is  produced  from  the  purification  of  pyro- 
ligneous  acid. 

Jjse.—li  is  used  by  some,  with  good  results,  for  sprains  and  bruises,  and 
for  the  destruction  of  the  poison  of  insects,  by  adding  to  six  ounces  of  the 
acid  one-fourth  ounce  tincture  of  opium  and  two  ounces  of  camphor. 

Muriatic  Acid.— This  acid  is  obtained  by  the  action  of  sulphuric  acid 
on  common  salt.  When  pure  it  is  a  transparent,  colorless  liquid,  but  the 
commercial  acid  has  a  yellowish  color. 

Muriatic  acid  is  a  good  toni€  in  debilitating  diseases  of  the  horse,  and  is 
refrigerant  and  antiseptic. 

Dose.— Halt  to  one  fluid  drachm  may  be  given,  largely  diluted  with  cold 
water,  and  repeated  two  to  four  times  a  day. 

Externally,  it  may  be  used  for  sores  in  the  feet,  by  pouring  a  few  drops 
into  the  sores  or  nail  holes.     Eight  or  ten  drops  may  be  advantageously 


MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE.  79 

used  for  poll-evil  or  quittor  by  being  poured  directly  into  the  fistulous 
opening. 

It  may  be  used  for  various  affections  of  the  skin,  by  diluting  with  glyc- 
erine, and  washing  off  in  a  short  time  if  used  strong. 


-yfl^y^-  <r^^ 


Carbolic  Acid.— This  important  medicine  is  obtained  from  coal  tar 
oil.     Its  smell  resembles  that  of  creosote. 

CTse.s.— It  isused  for  various  purposes,  such  as  a  disinfectant  in  stables 
where  animals  have  distempers,  fevers,  etc. ,  by  washing  the  stalls,  floors 
and  ceilings  with  water  which  contains  a  small  quantity  of  the  acid;  also 
used,  with  gratifying  results,  for  unhealthy  wounds  and  sores,  by  applying 
a  solution  of  the  following  strength:  Carbolic  acid,  one  ounce;  fresh  soft 
water,  six  pints;  this  prevents  putrefaction,  and  will  cause  the  wound  to  be 
more  healthy  and  to  heal  sooner.  Carbolic  acid  is  also  used  for  destroying 
wood  ticks,  lice  and  all  kinds  of  parasites,  and  is  quite  effective  in  preventing 
the  hot  fly  from  depositing  her  eggs  when  those  parts  which  are  commonly 
chosen  by  the  bot  fly  are  washed  with  a  solution  double  the  strength  given 
above. 

Nitric  Acid,  (called,  also,  Aqua  Fortis).— This  is  also  a  valuable  tonic, 
when  properly  given.  It  is  extremely  sour  and  corrosive,  and  should  be 
guarded  by  the  same  caution  as  in  giving  the  sulphuric  acid. 

Bone.—li  maybe  given  in  doses  of  five  to  twenty-five  drops,  largely 
diluted  with  water. 

Sulphuric  Acid,  (called,  also.  Oil  of  Vitriol).— This  acid  is  obtained  by 
burning  sulphur,  mixed  with  one-eighth  of  its  weight  of  nitre,  over  a 
stratum  of  water  contained  in  a  chamber  lined  with  sheet-lead. 

Uses.  —Many  consider  this  acid  to  be  preferable  to  any  other  of  the  acids 
for  internal  use,  in  debility  of  the  digestive  organs,  for  general  weakness, 
and  as  a  refrigerant. 

Externally,  it  is  used  similarly  to  muriatic  acid.  When  it  is  desired  to 
use  it  as  a  caustic  it  should  be  mixed  with  dry  powdered  white  vitriol,  suffi- 
cient to  make  it  of  a  pasty  consistence,  so  it  can  be  confined  to  the  location 
which  it  is  desired  to  cauterize. 


80  MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE. 

This  acid,  as  well  as  nitric  or  muriatic  acid,  is  a  powerful  irritating- 
poison  when  given  into  the  stomach  undiluted ;  and  persons  should  bear  in 
mind,  when  these  acids  are  given,  that  they  should  be  largely  diluted  with 
water  and  thoroughly  mixed  before  administering. 

A  dose  of  sulphuric  acid  is  about  ten  to  forty  drops,  largely  diluted 
with  water. 

Tannic  Acid,  (called,  also.  Tannin). —This  is  produced  from  nutgalls, 
oak  bark,  etc.  It  is  uncrystallizable,  white,  or  slightly  yellowish,  with  a 
strongly  astringent  taste,  inodorous,  soluble  in  water,  but  not  very  soluble 
in  alcohol  or  ether,  and  insoluble  in  most  oils. 

Tannic  acid  precipitates  solutions  of  starch,  albumen  and  gluten,  and 
forms,  with  gelatine,  an  insoluble  compound,  which  is  the  basis  of  leather. 

Uses. — It  is  valuable,  mixed  with  water,  as  a  wash  for  running  sores  and 
ulcers,  and  is  also  excellent  for  diarrhoea,  and  may  be  given  for  any  disease 
where  this  class  of  medicines  is  indicated.  It  will,  in  many  cases  of  bleed- 
ing sores,  stop  the  bleeding  if  applied  locally.  It  is  sometimes  used  as  an 
eye-wash,  with  excellent  success,  by  applying  a  solution  of  the  following- 
strength:  tannic  acid,  one-fourth  ounce;  cold  water,  one  quart.  As  it  is 
harmless  and  safe  to  use,  we  would  recommend  it  as  an  eye-wash. 

Dose. — For  diarrhoea,  the  dose  should  be  from  one-half  to  one  drachm. 

Aconite.  (Wolfsbane — Monkshood). — An  active  poison,  which  grows 
abundantly  in  the  forests  of  Germany,  France  and  Switzerland.  It  is  also- 
cultivated  in  the  gardens  of  Europe,  and  has  been  introduced  into  this- 
country  as  an  ornamental  flower.  All  parts  are  poison.  The  leaves  and 
roots  are  used.  A  tincture  made  from  the  root  is  much  more  active  than 
from  the  leaves. 

Tincture  of  Aconite  Boot. — This  is  one  of  the  most  powerful  and  suc- 
cessful sedatives  which  is  in  use.  It  is  one  of  the  best  medicines  we  have 
for  the  successful  treatment  of  several  of  the  diseases  of  the  horse,  when 
properly  used,  and  has,  to  a  certant  extent,  done  away  with  bleeding  and 
physicking,  the  former  of  which  has  been,  in  the  past,  so  indiscriminately 
and  dangerously  used.  It  is  not  only  sedative,  but  it  is  an  anodyne, 
diaphoretic  and  antiphlogistic.  It  controls  fever,  reduces  inflammation  and 
allays  pain.  In  fact,  we  have  no  drug  which  will  so  well  control  the  circu- 
lation and  action  of  the  heart  as  aconite. 

Medical  Uses. — The  effects  of  remedial  doses  are  felt  in  twenty  or 
thirty  minutes,  and  are  at  their  height  in  an  hour  or  two,  and  continue, 
with  little  abatement,  from  three  to  five  hours.  We  have  no  single  drug 
which  is  used  with  such  gratifying  results  in  many  cases,  such  as  lung 
fever,  or,  in  fact,  inflammation  of  any  part  of  the  body,  colic  from  eating 
green  food,  and  founder. 


MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE.  81 

Caution. — lu  overdoses  this  valuable  drug  is  an  active  poison,  therefore 
we  would  caution  all  who  use  it  about  giving  too  large  quantities,  as  pros- 
tration and  perhaps  death  would  be  the  result.  Never  give  more  than  five 
or  six  doses,  if  twenty-five  drops  are  given  at  each  dose,  nor  more  than 
5even  or  eight,  if  twenty  drops  are  given  at  each  dose.  The  dose  may  vary 
from  ten  to  forty-five  drops,  but  for  most  purposes  should  be  about  twenty- 
five  drops. 

Aloes  are  of  several  varieties — Cape,  Barbadoes  and  Socotrine — and  it  is 
the  condensed  juice  of  the  leaves  of  a  plant.  Given  by  some  as  a  purgative 
or  cathartic  for  horses ;  others  consider  it  bad  practice  to  use  it  much.  A 
dose  should,  for  ordinary  purposes,  be  from  one-half  to  one  ounce.  It  is 
generally  best  to  combine  with  it  fenugreek,  ginger  or  canella. 

Antimony  exists  in  its  natural  state  in  France  and  Germany.  The  prep- 
arations of  antimony  which  are  used  for  the  horse  most,  are,  1st,  Sulphuret 
of  antimony,  also  commonly  called  Uack  antimony,  This  is  by  many  con- 
sidered a  remarkable  remedy  for  the  horse,  for  many  purposes,  but  espe- 
cially to  make  the  horse  sliine,  and  to  have  the  appearance  of  being  quite  fat. 
2d.  Tartrate  of  antimony  and  potaesa,  commonly  called  tartar  emetic,  has 
been  in  great  repute  in  the  treatment  of  diseases  of  the  chest;  but  is  now 
considered  of  but  little  value  in  these  diseases. 

Anise  Seed  are  obtained  from  the  anise  plant,  which  is  a  native  of 
Egypt,  but  has  been  introduced  into  the  south  of  Europe  and  is  cultivated  in 
various  parts  of  that  country,  and  is  cultivated  occasionally  in  the  gardens 
of  this  country. 

Uses. — It  is  a  grateful,  aromatic  carminative;  and  is  supposed  to  have 
the  property  of  increasing  the  secretion  of  milk.  It  is  used  for  flatulent 
colic,  indigestion,  loss  of  appetite,  etc.  It  is  an  excellent  remedy  when 
combined  with  other  medicines,  for  various  kinds  of  condition  powders. 

-Dose.— One-half  to  two  ounces,  which  may  be  repeated  three  times  a  day. 

Aqua  Ammonia,  (called,  also.  Hartshorn). — This  medicine  is  very  valu- 
lable  both  for  internal  and  external  use.  It  is  a  diffusible  stimulant,  anti- 
spasmodic and  antacid.  It  is  used  externally  with  olive  oil,  and  in  various 
mixtures  as  a  counter-irritant.  Used  as  an  antidote  for  bites  of  poisonous 
serpents.  Given  with  good  results  for  flatulent  colic  in  doses  of  two  to  three 
drachms ;  given  with  milk  as  directed  below  for  carbonate  of  ammonia. 

Carbonate  of  Ammonia. — This  is  a  very  valuable  medicine  for  debil- 
ity and  prostration  from  lung  fever,  bronchitis,  influenza,  or  any  disease 
causing  great  weakness.  Its  effects  are  similar  to  those  of  aqua  ammonia 
^iven  above. 

Dose.  —One  to  three  drachms,  which  may  be  repeated  three  times  a  day, 
iind  should  be  given  in  milk  or  cold  gruel,  which  will  protect  the  mucous 
membranes  of  the  throat  and  stomach. 


82  MEDICIXES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE. 

Arsenic. — This  is  an  active  poison  in  large  doses,  but  when  given  in 
proper  doses  is  an  excellent  tonic,  improving  the  general  condition  of  the 
horse.  It  should  be  given  in  a  large  bulk  of  cut  feed,  so  as  to  protect  the 
stomach.  From  two  to  five  grains  may  be  given  in  the  twenty-four  hours, 
and  it  should  be  continued  for  about  two  weeks,  when  the  medicine  should 
be  stopped  for  one  or  two  weeks,  and  then  it  may  be  given  again  as  before. 
Some  consider  it  a  sure  cure  for  the  heaves. 

AsAFCETiDA. — A  gum  rcsin  obtained  from  a  plant  of  Persia  by  making- 
incisions  into  the  living  root,  collecting  the  juice  which  exudes,  and  drying 
it  in  the  sun.     It  has  a  peculiar  odor,  similar  to  that  of  onions. 

Uses. — It  is  antispasmodic,  expectorant,  and  a  moderate  stimulant  and 
laxative.  It  is  given  as  a  vermifuge  and  for  loss,  of  appetite,  also  used  for 
heaves,  in  connection  with  camphor.     (See  Treatment  of  Heaves.) 

Z)ose. — One  to  three  drachms,  and,  if  the  stimulant  effect  is  wanted,  give 
from  one  to  two  ounces  of  the  tincture. 

Blue  Vitriol. — This  is  an  excellent  medicine,  when  given  internally, 
as  a  tonic,  to  build  up  the  system.  Given  for  glanders,  farcy  and  various 
other  diseases  requiring  tonic  and  alterative  medicine,  and  should  be  com- 
bined with  ginger,  fenugreek  or  gentian.  Externally,  blue  vitriol  is  used, 
with  good  results,  as  a  caustic  for  proud  flesh,  by  touching  the  parts  with  a. 
piece  of  the  crystal.  It  is  also  excellent  for  many  wounds  which  have  no- 
proud  flesh,  by  applying  it  in  solution,  six  to  twelve  grains  to  each  ounce 
of  soft  water. 

Dose. — It  may  be  given  in  doses  of  from  one-half  to  one  drachm,  twice 
a  day. 

Camphor. — A  peculiar  concrete  substance  derived  from  a  plant  in 
China  and  Japan.  It  is  recommended  for  nervous  excitement  and  for 
heaves,  and  is  used  in  many  cough  mixtures.  It  is  a  favorite  household 
remedy,  and  used  externally  to  a  large  extent. 

Dose. — Camphor  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  one-half  to  two 
drachms.  Camphor  gum  one  ounce,  and  sweet  oil  eight  ounces,  mixed, 
make  a  very  good  external  remedy  for  various  purposes. 

Cantharides.  (Spanish  Flies.)— This  remedy  is  produced  by  collecting- 
the  beetles  commonly  called  Spanish  Flies.  These  insects  are  of  a  beautiful, 
shining,  golden  green  color,  and  usually  make  their  appearance  upon  the 
trees  of  Spain,  Italy  and  the  south  of  France  in  the  months  of  May  and 
June,  when  they  are  collected  by  placing  linen  cloths  under  the  trees  on 
which  they  have  lodged  through  the  night,  and  shaking  the  tree  early  in 
the  morning,  while  they  are  torpid  from  the  cold  of  the  night,  and  conse- 
quently let  go  their  hold  easily.  They  are  then  deprived  of  life  by  the 
vapor  from  boiling  vinegar,  and  dried  in  the  sun  or  in  rooms  heated  by 
stoves. 


MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE.  83 

Uses.— Jniernally,  cantharides  are  a  powerful  stimulant,  with  a  peculiar 
direction  to  the  urinary  organs,  and  in  moderate  doses  it  sometimes  acts  as 
a  diuretic.  Used  with  good  results  for  glanders  and  farcy.  The  principal 
use  of  the  cantharides  is  as  a  blister,  by  mixing  it  with  lard. 

Dose. — Spanish  flies  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  three  to  seven 
grains,  but  given  only  once  a  day. 

Castor  Oil. — This  is  the  expressed  oil  of  the  seeds  of  the  castor  oil 
plant,  which  is  now  cultivated  largely  in  this  country  throughout  many  of 
the  Southern  and  "Western  States. 

Use. — This  oil  is  very  useful  and  safe  for  common  use  in  the  human 
family ;  but  it  is  considered  unfit  for  the  horse,  as  it  sometimes  causes  in- 
flammation of  the  coats  of  the  bowels  without  relief  from  the  purging.  Raw 
linseed  oil  is  considered  as  safe  and  efficient  for  the  horse  as  castor  oil  is 
for  man.     (See  Linseed  Oil.) 

Dose. — "When  it  is  thought  best  to  give  castor  oil,  or  in  the  absence  of 
the  raw  linseed  oil,  it  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  three-fourths  of 
a  pint  to  one  and  one-fourth  pints. 

Catechu.— An  extract  prepared  from  the  w^ood  of  Acacia  Catechu,  and 
found  most  abundant  in  the  East  Indies.  It  is  a  small  tree,  seldom  growing 
more  than  twelve  feet  in  height,  with  the  trunk  about  one  foot  in  diameter. 

Use.— An  astringent  which  will  bind  the  bowels  m  diarrhoea,  and  is  com- 
bined, with  good  results,  with  opium  and  prepared  chalk,  for  diarrhoea. 

Dose. — One  to  three  drachms. 

Prepared  Chalk.  (Creta  Praeparata.)— This  is  the  only  form  in  which 
chalk  is  used  in  medicine,  and  is  an  excellent  antacid ;  is  one  of  the  best 
antidotes  for  oxalic  acid.  It  is  used,  with  good  results,  for  acidity  of  the 
stomach,  and  for  diarrhoea,  etc. 

Dose. — One  to  two  ounces. 

Chamomile  Flowers.— This  is  a  native  of  Europe,  and  grows  wild  in 
all  the  temperate  parts  of  that  continent,  and  is  also  largely  cultivated. 

Use.— A  very  mild  tonic,  and  quite  useful  when  combined  with  other 
medicines  of  this  class. 

Dose.— It  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  one-half  ounce  to  two 
ounces. 

Charcoal.— This  may  be  given,  with  good  results,  powdered,  for 
chronic  diarrhoea,  dysentery  and  debilitated  stomach. 

Dose.—HaU  an  ounce  to  one  ounce,  and  it  may  be  given  suspended  in 
gruel.  It  may  be  used,  with  good  results,  externally,  when  applied  to  badly 
smellmg  wounds. 

Chloride  of  Lime. — This  compound  was  origmally  prepared  for  a 
bleaching  agent  nearly  a  century  ago,  and  has  since  been  found  to  have 
valuable  properties  as  a  disinfectant.     It  is  a  dry,  or  but  slightly  moist, 


84  MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE. 

grayish-white,  pulverulent  substance,  with  an  odor  similar  to  that  of 
chlorine. 

Uses. — Chloride  of  lime  is  a  disinfectant,  and,  from  its  deodorizing  and 
antiseptic  properties,  makes  an  excellent  stimulant  to  unhealthy  ulcers, 
applied  in  solution ;  also,  for  cutaneous  eruptions,  etc.  Its  principal  use  is 
as  a  disinfectant  in  stables  occupied  by  glandered  and  other  sickly  horses, 
and  it  may  be  sprinkled  on  the  floor  every  morning,  or  may  be  suspended 
in  the  stable  in  a  box  which  has  several  holes  cut  into  it. 

Dose. — When  it  is  thought  best  to  give  it  internally,  one  to  three  drachms 
may  be  given  at  a  dose,  in  water. 

Chloroform  is  a  colorless,  volatile  liquid,  having  a  bland,  ethereal 
odor  and  a  sweetish  taste. 

Uses. — It  is  an  excellent  stimulant  for  horses,  when  having  a  chill  from 
cold,  or  in  congestion,  and  is  sometimes  given  to  quiet  pain  in  colic  and 
other  painful  diseases.  It  is  used  mostly  in  liniments  and  sometimes  for  inha- 
lation. One  ounce  of  chloroform  and  three  ounces  of  olive  oil,  well  mixed, 
make  an  excellent  liniment  for  external  use.  When  chloroform  is  given  to 
the  horse  by  inhalation  he  should  be  well  secured,  so  as  to  prevent  his  doing 
any  damage,  as  it  sometimes  makes  him  perfectly  wild  and  uncontrollable. 
When  any  operation  of  any  considerable  extent  is  to  be  performed  it  is  best 
to  tie  the  horse  down,  and  then  administer  the  chloroform  by  pouring  about 
an  ounce  of  it  on  to  a  sponge,  holding  the  sponge  to  one  nostril,  and  cover- 
ing the  nose  loosely  with  a  large  towel ;  but  care  should  be  taken  to  allow  the 
horse  pure  air,  also,  to  breathe  with  the  fumes  of  the  chloroform.  Usually 
two  to  four  ounces  is  sufficient  to  produce  its  effects  when  inhaled. 

Dose. — One  to  two  drachms,  well  diluted  with  weak  spirits. 

Croton  Oil. — This  is  a  very  powerful  cathartic,  and  dangerous,  if 
improperly  used,  but,  as  a  "last  resort,"  oftentimes  works  very  well. 

Dose  is  usually  from  ten  to  fifteen  drops. 

Elecampane. — This  is  one  of  the  best  medicines  in  use  for  lung  affec- 
tions, and  should  enter  largely  into  all  mixtures  for  this  class  of  diseases. 
It  is  also  an  agreeable  aromatic,  and  should  form  a  part  of  all  condition 
powders. 

Epsom  Salts.  (Sulphate  of  Magnesia.) — This  medicine,  so  well  known 
in  every  household,  is  used  with  good  results  as  a  febrifuge,  and  is  often 
given  as  a  purgative.  It  is  not  only  cheap,  but  is  very  good  for  several 
diseases,  and  forms  a  part  of  various  condition  powders. 

Dose.— One-fourth  to  one-half  pound,  dissolved  in  as  large  a  quantity  of 
cold  water  as  can  be  given  the  horse  conveniently,  with  one  ounce  of  ginger ; 
also,  allowing  the  horse  to  drink,  if  he  will,  after  the  salts  have  been  given, 
for  the  reason  that  they  will  be  much  more  efficient  if  largely  diluted. 


MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE.  85 

Ergot. — This  is  produced  from  diseased  rye,  and  is  of  great  value  in  the 
foaling  season,  as  it  is  the  most  effectual  remedy  known  for  increasing  the 
action  of  the  uterus,  when  there  is  not  sufficient  contraction.  Great  care 
should  be  taken  when  it  is  given  that  nothing  prevents  delivery,  except 
deficient  action  of  the  uterus.  It  should  not  be  used  by  the  non-professional, 
as  they  w^ould  be  more  likely  to  do  harm  than  good  with  it ;  in  fact,  the 
cases  demanding  its  use  are  very  rare,  but,  as  we  said  before,  where  its  use 
is  really  called  for,  nothing  else  will  act  as  well. 

Dose. — Of  the  powder,  one-eighth  to  one-half  ounce;  of  the  tincture,  one 
to  two  fluid  ounces  may  be  given. 

Ether.  (Sulphuric  Ether.) — This  is  a  very  valuable  remedy,  and  is  used 
with  excellent  results  for  colic,  and  for  various  purposes  is  a  good  anti- 
spasmodic.    Given  with  tincture  of  opium,  it  works  admirably  for  colic. 

Dose.— One  to  two  fluid  ounces. 

EuPHORBiuM. — This  is  the  concrete,  resinous  juice  of  a  plant  growing 
in  Africa  and  in  some  other  parts  of  the  world. 

Use. — Owing  to  the  severity  of  its  action  its  internal  use  has  been  entirely 
abandoned,  and  it  is  now  used  only  externally,  and  it  is  so  severe  that  it  is 
but  very  little  used  even  in  that  way. 

Male  Fern. — The  root  of  a  plant  growing  in  South  Africa.  It  is  said 
to  be  very  valuable  for  ridding  animals  of  worms. 

Dose. — It  may  be  given  to  the  horse  in  doses  of  one-half  to  one  pound  of 
the  powdered  root,  and  may  be  followed  with  a  purgative  the  next  day. 

Fenugreek. — An  annual  plant,  growing  spontaneously  in  Southern 
Europe.  It  has  a  peculiar  odor,  which  is  quite  agreeable.  The  seeds, 
ground,  is  the  portion  used,  and  they  enter  largely  into  nearly  all  the  condi- 
tion powders  which  are  put  up  and  sold  through  the  country. 

Dose. — One-fourth  to  one  ounce. 

KuT  Gall. — A  morbid  excrescence  upon  the  oak  tree,  resulting  from 
holes  being  made  in  the  bark  by  an  insect. 

Uses. — It  is  a  powerful  astringent,  and  is  used  to  bind  the  bowels  when 
affected  with  diarrhoea  or  dysentery;  used,  also,  for  applying  to  the  greasy 
heels  of  horses. 

Dose. — One  to  three  drachms. 

Gentian. — A  valuable  tonic.  It  excites  the  appetite,  invigorates  diges- 
tion, moderately  increases  the  temperatiu-e  of  the  body  and  the  force  of  the 
■circulation,  and  may  be  combined  with  iron  for  debility;  it  is  used,  in 
connection  with  other  drugs,  for  various  purposes,  and  forms  an  important 
part  of  various  condition  powders. 

Dose. — One-half  to  two  drachms,  repeated  two  or  three  times  a  day. 


86  MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE. 

Ginger. — There  are  several  varieties,  of  which  the  Jamaica  oi  wJiiCe 
ginger  is  the  best,  but  all  are  used,  with  good  results,  for  colic,  loss  of  appe- 
tite, etc.,  and  should  enter  into  every  dose  of  purgative  medicine. 

JDose. — From  one  to  four  drachms. 

Glycerine. — This  is  the  sweet  principle  of  fats  or  oils,  and  was  discov- 
ered nearly  a  century  ago,  when  it  was  called  the  sweet  principle  of  oils.  It 
is  a  fluid  which  scarcely  ever  dries  up,  and  is  a  thick,  syrupy  substance,  resem- 
bling castor  oil  in  its  looks,  but  without  smell,  and  very  sw^eet  to  the  taste. 

Uses.  — It  is  an  excellent  application  to  many  sores,  and  is  used  with  very 
gratifying  results  for  scratches  or  sore  heels;  also,  for  skin  diseases,  when  a 
softening  and  soothing  application  is  required.  When  a  little  is  added  ta 
poultices,  it  has  the  effect  to  keep  them  soft  and  moist  for  a  long  time.  It 
is  soluble  in  water. 

Iron. — This  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  medicines  in  use  for  many  case& 
of  debility,  as  it  supplies  the  red  corpuscles  of  the  blood,  which  are  gener- 
ally deficient  in  a  debilitated  animal.  Various  preparations  of  iron  are  in 
use,  of  which  the  following  are  the  most  commonly  used ; 

Copperas.  (Sulphate  of  Iron.) — This  is  one  of  the  cheapest,  and,  for  many 
purposes,  the  best.  It  is  tonic  and  astringent,  and  is  used,  with  good  results, 
for  weakness,  bad  condition,  swelling  of  the  legs,  body,  sheath,  etc. 

Dose. — One-half  to  one  and  a  half  drachms,  and  it  should  be  combined 
with  the  same  quantity  of  gentian  or  ginger,  and  given  in  the  feed,  or  as  a 
drench  with  cold  water. 

Mufiated  Tincture  of  Iron. — This  is  an  excellent  preparation  of  iron, 
and  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  one-fourth  to  one  ounce.  Although 
several  other  preparations  of  iron  are  in  use,  the  two  given  above  are  all 
that  are  ordinarily  required. 

Juniper  Berries.— The  best  juniper  berries  come  from  the  south  of 
Europe,  and  are  about  the  size  of  a  pea,  and  more  or  less  shriveled.  They 
are  produced  from  a  small  evergreen  shrub,  which  sometimes  grows  twelve 
or  fifteen  feet  high.  It  is  used  for  loss  of  appetite,  to  stimulate  the  stomach 
and  kidneys  to  action,  and  during  convalescence  from  disease. 

Lose. — One  to  two  ounces. 

Kino.— This  is  the  inspissated  juice  of  several  plants  which  grow  in 
Africa,  East  and  West  Indies,  South  America,  etc.  It  is  a  powerful  astrin- 
gent, and  is  used  in  diarrhoea  as  a  substitute  for  catechu,  which  is  not  quite 
as  powerful. 

Dose.  —One  to  five  drachms. 

Raw  Linseed  Oil.— This  is,  perhaps,  the  safest  and  best  purgative  ia 
common  use,  and  should  be  given  by  non-professional  persons  in  preference 
to  any  other  medicine.     Never  give  boiled  oil. 

Dose. — One  to  two  pints,  as  a  purgative. 


MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE.  87 

Liquorice  Root,  —This  is  the  root  of  a  small  plant,  growing  four  or 
five  feet  in  height,  and  which  is  cultivated  in  England,  the  north  of  France^ 
and  Germany.     It  has  an  agreeable,  sweetish  taste. 

Uses.  —It  is  an  excellent  demulcent,  and  well  adapted  to  cases  of  irrita- 
tion of  the  mucous  membranes  of  the  lungs,  bowels  and  urinary  organs. 
It  forms  an  important  part  of  condition  powders,  and  especially  when 
given  for  coughs. 

Dose. — From  one-half  to  one  ounce. 

Mercurial  Ointment. — This  is  used  mostly  for  skin  diseases,  such  as 
mange.  But  we  prefer,  for  this  disease,  the  treatment  which  we  have 
already  given  in  another  place.  Mercurial  ointment  is  sometimes  used  with 
good  results  to  rid  animals  of  lice,  by  boring  a  small  hole  where  the  animal 
is  liable  to  rub  its  neck,  and  filling  it  with  mercurial  ointment. 

Nitre.  (Saltpetre.) — This  medicine  has  long  been  used  as  a  febrifuge- 
and  as  a  diuretic,  and  is  still  held  in  high  esteem  by  many,  but  there  are 
other  drugs  which  are  better  adapted  to  the  treatment  of  the  various 
diseases  for  which  it  has  long  been  used. 

Use. — As  a  febrifuge  in  fevers  and  inflammations,  and  for  .kidney  com- 
plaints; it  is  also  used,  by  many,  in  condition  powders,  for  scratches  and 
various  disorders  of  the  blood. 

Dose. — One  and  one-half  to  three  drachms. 

Nux  Vomica. — This  is  an  active  poison  in  large. doses,  but  if  given  ia 
proper  quantities  it  is  an  excellent  tonic  and  nervine  for  the  horse  when 
suffering  from  depression,  dyspepsia,  etc. 

Use. — In  paralysis  and  also  in  "glass  ej^e"  depending  upon  a  want  of 
nervous  energy  in  the  optic  nerve  of  the  horse. 

Dose.  — The  tincture  is  generally  used,  of  which  one  to  three  drachms 
may  be  given  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Oil  of  Tar.— This  is  procured  by  the  distillation  of  tar,  and  is  an 
excellent  remedy  for  any  cough,  heaves,  etc.  (See  Treatment  of  Heaves.)' 
It  is  also  an  excellent  application  externally,  when  mixed  with  equal  parts- 
of  castor  oil  or  sw^eet  oil,  to  promote  the  growth  of  the  hoof  of  the  horse. 
This  mixture  makes  an  excellent  hoof  ointment.  To  darken  the  color^ 
lamp-black  may  be  mixed  in  suflicient  quantity  to  suit  the  color  of  the  foot. 

Dose.— Oil  of  tar  may  be  given  internally  in  doses  of  from  one-half 
drachm  to  two  drachms. 

Oil  of  Turpentine,  (commonly  called  Spirits  or  Spirit  of  Turpentine.) — 
This  is  so  common  and  well  knowm  that  it  will  not  need  any  description  here. 

Uses. — It  is  stimulant,  diuretic,  anthelmintic,  diaphoretic,  and  exter- 
nally rubefacient.  It  is  given  largely  in  several  diseases  of  the  horse,  such. 
as  colic,  for  various  lung  dilRculties,  and  for  the  expulsion  of  worms.  A& 
an  external  remed}^,  combined  with  an  equal  quantity  of  sweet  oil,  or  in 


§8  MEDICINES    USED    FOR   THE    HORSE. 

various  mixtures,  it  is  used  with  good  results,  but  should  not  be  applied  in 
full  strength  to  the  horse. 

Dose.— The  dose  of  spirits  of  turpentine  is  from  one  to  two  ounces,  and 
should  always  be  mixed  with  twice  its  bulk  of  sweet  oil. 

Opium.— This  is  the  dried  juice  of  the  poppy,  and  is  brought  to  this 
country  from  Turkey  (which  is  probably  the  best),  and  also  from  several 
other  countries.  It  is  certainly  one  of  the  most  valuable  drugs  in  use,  but 
should  not  be  used  indiscriminately.  It  relieves  pain,  and  is  used  with  great 
success  for  colic  and  various  other  diseases. 

j)ose.— One-halt  to  one  and  a  half  drachms. 

Oxide  of  Zinc— This  is  an  inodorous,  tasteless,  yellowish-white  pow- 
der, and  insoluble  in  water  and  in  alcohol. 

Uses.— Given  internally,  it  is  tonic  and  antispasmodic.  Its  principal  use 
is  external,  applied  to  excoriated  surfaces,  by  sprinkling  the  powder  on  the 
affected  part,  or,  in  the  form  of  an  ointment,  by  mixing  one  drachm  oxide 
of  zinc  and  one  ounce  of  lard.  It  is  used  with  good  results  for  scratches, 
grease  heels,  and  other  sores  which  have  a  discharge  of  a  thin  fluid. 
Another  good  ointment  may  be  made  by  adding  oxide  of  zinc  to  a  mixture 
of  shaved  castile  soap,  moistened  with  a  little  water  and  all  thoroughly 
mixed  together.  The  last  mixture  is  an  excellent  preparation  for  scratches 
and  grease  heels  on  horses  which  are  kept  at  work,  as  it  can  be  easily 
scraped  off  at  night,  so  that  the  surface  may  be  cleansed  before  another 
application  is  made  for  the  night.  It  allays  irritation  and  is  quite  soothing 
to  the  parts. 
.     Dose.— InternoWj,  it  is  given  in  doses  of  from  one-half  to  one  drachm. 

Red  Iodide  of  Mercury,  (called,  also,  Biniodide  of  Mercury).  —This 
is  a  powerful  irritant  poison,  when  taken  internally,  and  is  now  used  only 
as  an  external  remedy.  It  is  a  scarlet-red  powder,  which,  like  other  prepar- 
.ations  of  mercury,  is  very  heavy  for  its  bulk ;  not  soluble  in  water,  and  only 
slightly  so  in  alcohol.  It  is  held  in  great  repute  by  veterinary  surgeons  for 
swellings  of  the  glands  of  the  neck,  tumors  and  unnatural  growths  of  all 
kinds.  It  is  used  principally  with  Cantharides,  mixed  with  lard,  which  forms 
an  excellent  blister  for  various  purposes.  It  is  not  generally  used  where  it 
is  desired  to  blister  a  large  surface,  as  it  produces  considerable  pain. 

Rosin,  or  Resin.— This  is  the  residue  left  from  the  distillation  of  turpen- 
tine, and  is  used  by  horsemen  quite  freely,  and  oftentimes  is  the  cause  of 
much  mischief,  as  it  is  used,  to  a  considerable  extent,  to  cause  the  horse  to 
urinate  more  freely,  and  the  overdoses,  so  frequently  given,  are  often  the 
cause  of  various  diseases  of  the  kidneys  and  loins.  The  of  tener  rosin  is  given 
the  horse,  the  more  he  stands  in  need  of  it,  in  the  eyes  of  the  driver.  The 
kidneys  become  overworked,  he  desires  to  urinate  more  frequently,  and  less 
urine  is  voided  at  each  time.     The  mischief  is  not  seen,  and  the  owner 


MEDICINES    USED    FOR    THE    HOESE.  89 

hastens  to  give  more  rosin,  thinking  to  remedy  the  defect  that  he  has  been 
instrumental  in  producing.  It  should  be  remembered  that  powerful  diuret- 
ics, like  powerful  purgatives,  tend  only  to  weaken  and  to  debilitate.  If  there 
be  a  urinary  defect,  find  out  the  cause,  and,  if  possible,  have  it  removed, 
and  the  effect  will  cease ;  but  do  not  attempt  to  do  so  by  force,  against  all 
science  and  common  sense. 

Sweet  Spirits  of  Nitre. — This  is  generally  considered  a  good  house- 
hold remedy  for  fevers,  etc.  It  is  used  for  the  horse  to  increase  the  action 
of  the  kidneys,  but  should  not  be  given  too  freely  in  all  cases  of  supposed 
inaction  of  the  kidneys. 

Dose. — One  to  two  ounces,  given  with  a  little  cold  water. 

Sulphur.— Is  a  valuable  medicine,  given  internally,  for  rheumatism,  in 
doses  of  one-half  to  two  ounces,  and  also  for  various  disorders.  It  is  also 
used,  with  grand  success,  for  skin  diseases. 

Tar.— The  tar  used  in  this  country  is  prepared  mostly  from  a  species  of 
pine  growing  in  the  Southern  States.  Tar  consists  of  resinous  matter, 
united  with  the  acetic  acid,  oil  of  turpentine  and  various  volatile  empyreu- 
matic  products,  and  colored  with  charcoal. 

Uses. — The  medical  properties  of  tar  are  similar  to  those  of  the  turpen- 
tines. It  is  used  occasionally,  with  good  results,  for  complaints  of  the 
urinary  passages,  and  also  for  coughs.  Externally,  it  is  used  for  foul  and 
indolent  sores ;  it  is  also  an  excellent  application  to  the  bottom  of  the  foot, 
to  soften  the  hoof  when  it  is  too  hard  and  the  foot  sore.  Some  prefer  a 
mixture  of  glycerine  and  tar,  mixed  as  follows-.  Take  of  tar  and  glycerine, 
each,  six  troy  ounces,  and  of  starch,  in  powder,  two  drachms.  Mix  the 
starch  thoroughly  with  the  glycerine,  previously  warmed ;  then  add  the  tar, 
and  heat  quickly  to  212°.  Strain,  if  necessary,  and  stir  the  mixture  while 
cooling.  Tar  should  be  kept  in  every  horse-shoeing  shop  for  putting  on  the 
foot,  usually  with  cotton  batting  or  oakum,  and  having  leather  nailed  on 
with  the  shoe. 

Dose. — One  to  two  ounces,  repeated  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

White  Vitriol.  (Sulphate  of  Zinc.) — This  preparation  of  zinc  is  a  valua- 
ble medicine,  also,  for  healing  sores  and  wounds.  It  is  used,  with  good 
results,  for  healing  fresh  cuts  and  wounds,  or  ulcers,  whether  they  be 
healthy  or  unhealthy,  by  applying  a  solution  of  the  following  strength,  viz. : 
white  vitriol,  one  ounce;  soft  water,  one  quart.  It  is  also  used,  with  very 
good  results,  m  eye  waters,  and,  perhaps,  is  one  of  the  very  best  of  medicines 
we  have  for  the  eye.  As  we  have  given  two  or  three  receipts  for  eye  waters, 
with  the  miscellaneous  receipts,  we  refer  all  who  are  interested  to  those. 

Z)os6.— When  given  as  a  tonic,  ten  to  fifteen  grains  may  be  given,  dissolved 
in  water.  It  is  used,  with  good  results,  for  irritated  stomach,  loss  of  appe- 
tite, etc. 


B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.'s  Ifew  Laboratory. 


It  is  with  pleasure  that  B.  J.  Kendall  &  Co.  can  now  call  the  attention  of  their 
•many  friends  and  the  general  public  to  their  New  Laboratory,  of  which  the  cut  on  the 
last  page  of  the  cover  of  this  book  is  a  good  representation.  A  few  Avords  of  explanation 
-may  be  of  interest.  The  main  building  is  entirely  new,  having  been  erected  the  past 
season.  It  is  three  stories  in  height,  with  basement  under  the  whole  building.  The 
location  is  delightful,  being  on  a  rise  of  ground  which  gives 'a  commanding  view  of  the 
whole  town,  and  from  the  tower  the  valley  of  the  Missisquoi  river  can  be  seen  for  many 
miles,  and  with  the  Green  Mountains  in  the  background,  and  the  valley  at  your  feet, 
combines  to  make  as  rich  a  landscape  view  as  can  be  had  in  this  country.  The  far-famed 
Mount  Mansfield,  which  is  snow-capped  nearly  three-fourths  of  the  year,  can  be  distinctly 
seen  in  the  distance  with  the  naked  eye.  The  buildings  and  the  surroundings  by  many 
.are  pronounced  the  finest  of  the  kind  in  the  country. 

The  main  building  is  divided  into  different  departments.  The  basement  has  two 
furnaces  for  heating  the  whole  building,  and  a  large  steam  engine  which  furnishes  power 
for  the  printing  presses,  elevator,  etc.;  also,  most  of  the  packing  is  done  here. 

First  floor  contains  the  offices  of  the  Company,  drug,  manufacturing,  bottling,  corking 
and  stamping  rooms.  Second  floor  consists  of  two  large  rooms,  one  devoted  entirely  to 
the  advertising  department,  and  the  other,  a  large  room  used  entirely  for  printing 
purposes,  in  which  there  are  several  presses  in  constant  operation,  supplying  the  great 
demand  for  advertising  matter.  The  third  floor  is  used  wholly  for  storage  for  bottles, 
printing  paper,  etc.,  etc. 

With  these  increased  facilities  the  Company  find  that  even  now  they  have  hardly  room 
-enough  to  meet  the  great  demand  made  upon  them,  and  at  an  early  day  they  contemplate 
making  extensive  additions. 

The  great  success  which  has  attended  the  introduction  of 

KENDALL'S    SPAVIN     CURE, 

In  all  parts  of  the  United  States,  has  never  been  equaled,  and  it  is  now  considered  by  the 
best  Veterinary  Surgeons  and  most  extensive  horse  owners  in  the  country,  to  be  the 
greatest  discovery  in  the  Veterinary  science  of  the  Ninteenth  Century.  It  is  giving  the 
-very  best  satisfaction  wherever  used. 

A    FEW    REASONS    WHY! 

1st.  It  does  not  blister  or  cause  any  sore,  which  makes  it  a  desirable  liniment  for  man 
>as  well  as  for  beast. 

2d.    It  is  sure  in  its  effect. 

3d.  As  a  household  liniment  it  has  no  equal.  Its  effects  on  human  flesh  are  marvelous^ 
In  cases  of  rheumatism,  any  deep  seated  pain,  strain,  sprain,  or  any  lameness,  it  has  no 
equal. 

4th.  It  cures  spavins,  splints,  ring-bone,  curb,  sprains,  swellings,  and  all  kinds  of 
■lameness. 

For  farther  information,  address 

Dr.  B.  J.  KENDALL  &  CO., 

Enosburgh  Falls,  Vermont. 
(90) 


CONTEXTS. 


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CONTENTS. 


Abdominal  Dropsy  3 

Abscess  of  the  Brain 3 

Abscess  of  the  Lungs 27 

Age  of  the  Horse 43 

Atrophy 37 

Baldness 32 

Blood  Spavin 36 

Bog  Spavin 35 

Bone  Spavin 33,  63 

Bots 3 

Breeding 44 

Bronchitis 6 

Burns  and  Scalds 6 

Callus 7 

Capped  Elbow 7 

Capped  Hock 7 

Capped  Knee 7 

Cautery 8 

Chronic  Bronchitis 6 

Chronic  Founder 16 

Chronic  Rheumatism 28 

Colic 8 

Corns 10 

Curb 10 

Debility 11 

Deformities  in  Young  Colts 12 

Diarrhoea 12 

Distemper 13 

Doses  for  the  Horse 41,  42 

Dysentery,  Acute 12 

Epizootic 13 

Experience  with  Bone  Spavin 63 

Farcy 13 

Firing 8,  14 

Firing  Horses 14 

Flatulent  Colic 9 

Foot  Diseases 14 

Founder 15 

Fracture 16 

Frost  Bites 18 

Glanders 18 

Gravel 24 

Grease  Heels.. 19 

Heaves 19 

Hide-Bound 20 

Hints  on  Food 20 

Hip- Joint  Lameness 21 

Inflammation  of  Bladder 24 

Inflammation  of  Bowels 5 

Inflammation  of  Kidneys 24 

Inflammation  of  Stomach 22 

Influenza 23 


Interfering 23 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure 59 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  Agents  for  75 

Kidneys,  Disease  of 23 

Lameness 25 

Laminitis 15 

Lampers 25 

Lumbrici 40 

Lungs,  Diseases  of 25 

Lung  Fever 25 

Mange 32 

Medicines  used  for  the  Horse. ...  78 

Nasal  Gleet 27 

Navicular  Disease 27 

Occult  Spavin 35 

Pin  Worms 40 

Pleurisy 27 

Pneumonia 25 

Poll  Evil •. 27 

Proud  Flesh 27 

Quittor 27 

Receipts,  Miscellaneous 50 

Rheumatism 28 

Ring-Bone 29 

Saddle  Galls 30 

Scratches 30 

Shoe  Boil: 7 

Shoeing 46 

Shoulder  Lameness 30 

Shoulder-Joint  Lameness 31 

Side  Bones 31 

Skin  Diseases 31 

Sores 32 

Spavin 33,59,  61 

Splint 36 

Sprain 36 

Staggers 36 

Stifle- Joint  Lameness 37 

Strangles 13 

Sweeney 37 

Table  of  Doses 41,  42 

Tenia 39 

Tape  Worm 39 

Testimonials 65 

ThorojQghpin    38 

To  Horse  Owners 61 

Tumors 38 

Water  Farcy 38 

Wind  Galls 39 

Windy  Colic 9 

Worms 39 

Yellow  Waters 40 


IMPOETANT  TO  HOESEMEN. 


A  Statement  made  in  1875,  and  also  one  below,  from  the  same  man,  in 
1879.    Read  them  both: 

Berkshire,  Vt.,  August  30,  1875. 

B.  J.  Kendall — Dear  Sir :  I  have  found  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  be 
of  such  incalculable  value  in  curing  Spavins  on  horses,  that  I  am  free  to 
assist  in  the  spreading  of  its  reputation  by  recommending  it  in  this  public 
manner.  I  had  a  valuable  horse,  which  in  some  way  had  a  bone  spavin  come 
on  him,  and  the  bunch  grew  until  it  was  the  size  of  one-half  of  a  hen's  egg.  I 
never  had  heard  of  your  Spavin  Cure  at  this  time,  but  I  procured  various 
other  medicines,  which  were  said  to  be  sure  cures,  all  of  which  I  gave  a 
thorough  trial,  but  none  seemed  to  reach  the  case  at  all.  I  finally  got  a 
bottle  of  your  Spavin  Cure,  and  used  it  as  directed,  (only  applying  over  a 
space  the  size  of  the  bunch  each  time),  but,  as  it  did  not  blister  the  horse,  I 
thought  it  would  not  cure  him,  although  I  continued  to  put  it  on,  and,  after 
awhile,  turned  the  horse  out  to  pasture,  and  then  only  applied  it  about 
every  other  day.  In  a  short  time  a  large  crust  or  scab  peeled  off  which  had 
seemed  to  work  out  from  the  bunch,  and  then  I  could  see  that  the  bunch 
was  almost  entirely  removed.  I  used  the  remainder  of  the  bottle,  and  my 
horse  was  entirely  cured.  It  has  removed  the  bunch  entirely,  and  now  no 
person  can  tell  any  difference  in  his  hind  legs. 

I  consider  it  the  most  wonderful  medicine  for  Spavins  that  I  have  ever 
known  of  being  used,  for  the  reason  that  it  cures,  and  without  blistering  or 
causing  any  pain,  when  it  is  applied ;  it  removes  the  bunch  entirely,  which  I 
never  have  known  being  done  by  any  other  remedy,  and  does  not  disturb 
the  natural  growth  of  hair  or  leave  any  callus,  but  in  a  short  time  after  it 
has  been  left  off  no  person  could  tell  that  any  medicine  had  been  applied. 

Hoping  that  this  will  be  the  means  of  benefiting  others,  as  it  has  me,  I 
remain.  Yours,  truly,  R.  A.  GAINES. 


HORSEMEN  SHOULD  READ  THE  FOLLOWING  STATEMENT, 
MADE  UNDER  OATH. 

To  Whom  It  May  Concern:  In  the  year  1875  I  treated  with  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure  a  bone  spavin  of  several  months'  growth,  nearly  half  as  large 
as  a  hen's  egg,  and  completely  stopped  the  lameness  and  removed  the 
enlargement,  so  far  as  I  can  see.  I  have  worked  the  horse  ever  since,  very 
hard,  and  he  never  has  been  lame,  nor  could  I  ever  see  any  difference  in  the 
size  of  the  hock  joints  since  I  treated  him  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure. 

Enoshurgh  Falls,  Vt.,  Feb.  25,  1879.  R.  A.  GAINES. 

Sworn  and  subscribed  to  before  me,  this  25th  day  of  February,  A.  D. 
1879.  John  G.  Jenne,  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

KendalVs  Spavin  Cure  can  now  be  had  at  nearly  every  Drug  Store,  but 
if  at  any  time  you  can  not  get  it  of  your  druggist  or  other  merchants,  send 
direct  to  us,  as  directed  on  page  75  of  this  book.  Also  consult  pages  from 
61  to  78,  which  will  be  for  your  advantage,  if  you  are  interested  in  the  horse. 

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MR.    BAT-ELL'S    IMPORTED    ORLOFF, 


SOBOL." 


This  fine  Connecticut  horse,  owned  in  Norfolk,  was  lately  imported  by  hie  owner  to 
supply  the  demand  for  a  park  or  phaeton  horse  that  should  possess  the  requisites  of  size, 
beauty  of  form,  stylish  action,  power  and  endurance.  He  is  15%  hands  high,  black,  with 
three  Avhite  feet,  rather  light  mane,  and  a  tail  of  fair  proportions.  He  is  a  Russian  horse, 
foaled  in  1870,  and  came  from  the  stud  of  a  Russian  Count.  His  movement  in  a  carriage 
is  easy,  graceful,  without  the  least  chafing  or  friction,  and  he  can  be  easily  driven  by  a  lady. 
But  the  power  and  endurance  that  lie  dormant  under  ordinary  usage  are  brought  out  to 
surprise  the  beholder,  if  the  horse  is  allowed  the  stimulus  of  a  short  trial  of  speed.  Sobol 
is  lepresented  as  appropriate  in  the  easy  movement  suited  to  the  carriage,  where  his  step- 
ping shows  him  to  advantage. 


PROF.  FLINT'S 

Horse  and  Cattle  HenovatingPowdefs 

HAVE  NO  EQUAL  TO  OUR  KNOWLEDGE  FOR 

PLACING  A  HORSE  IN  GOOD  CONDITION. 

THEY  ARE  PUT  UP  IN  LARGE   PACKAGES,  AND  CAN  BE   SENT  BY  MAIL  TO 
ANY  ADDRESS  ON  RECEIPT  OF  75  CENTS. 

Address  B.  J.   KENDALL    &    CO., 

ENOSBVBGH   JFALZS,   VT. 

(93) 


WE   WANT  AGENTS 

To  Sell  this  Book  in  Every  To^vn  in  the 
United  States  and  Canada. 


It  is  giving  the  very  best  of  satisfaction  everywliere,  as  is  evident  from  ttie  liundreds 
of  letters  received  by  the  publishers,  spealiing  of  it  in  the  highest  of  terms,  a  sample  of 
which  we  give  below. 

The  Editor  of  the  "Western Sportsman  and  Live  Stock  News,''  under  date  of  Jan. 
4,  1879,  says  of  it:  "It  is  a  book  that  every  owner  of  a  horse  should  have,  and  no  breeder 
of  horses  can  afford  to  do  without.  It  has  thirty-five  engravings  illustrating  positions 
assumed  by  sick  horses,  and  gives  treatment  of  diseases  in  such  plain  and  comprehensive 
language  as  to  be  readily  understood  by  any  one  of  ordinary  intelligence.  We  would  not 
exchange  it  for  any  book  on  the  horse  and  his  diseases  that  we  have  ever  seen,  and  we  have 
read  soine  books  of  the  kind  that  cost  ten  dollars.  It  contains  a  large  number  of  receipts, 
any  one  of  which  is  worth  double  the  price  of  the  work." 

Dr.  Wm.  H.  Hall,  Canandaigua,  N.  Y.,  under  date  of  Dec.  3,  1878,  says  of  it:  "I 
have  bought  books  from  England  that  I  paid  five  and  ten  dollars  for,  which  I  do  not  like 
as  well  as~I  do  yours.    It  is  different  from  anything  I  ever  saw." 

Eli.jah  W.  Stearns,  of  Bedford,  Mass.,  in  a  letter  of  recent  date,  says  of  it:  "I  have 
examined  it  with  care.  There  are  two  wonders  respecting  it:  first,  that  any  book,  however 
voluminous,  containing  so  much  practical  common  sense  matter,  of  sterling  value,  could  be 
written ;  second,  that  it  could  be  condensed  into  so  small  compass.  The  book  is  all 
GOLD,  NO  DROSS.  Bv  the  aid  of  it  any  person  of  ordinary  intelligence  can  doctor  his 
own  horse." 

P*ririted.  in  EJiaglisli,  Grermaii  and.  U'rench.. 

FOR  TERMS  TO  AGENTS,  Address, 

DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  &  CO., 

ENOSBURGH  FALLS,  VT. 


IT    ^V^ILL    REIMO^^E:    the    ElSTL^RG-ElVtKISrT. 


KENDALL'S 

SPAVIN  CURE. 

Used  ^v^ritli  excellent  results  on  beast  or  man. 
It  does  not  blister  nor  make  any  sore. 


SOLD    BY    DRUGGISTS    EVERYWHERE 

(94) 


PROF,  FLINT'S  HORSE  AND  CATTLE  RENOVATIN&  POWDERS. 

Having  thoroughly  tested  the  virtues  of 
the  above  named  powders  and  found  them 
to  be  the  most  remarkable  and  valuable 
powders  we  have  ever  known  to  be  used 
for  horses  or  cattle,  we  have  completed 
arrangements  whereby  we  are  enabled  to 
furnish  these  powders  to  our  patrons 
throughout  the  United  States,  having  se- 
cured the  Sole  Agency  for  the  United 
States  and  Canada. 

AS  A  BLOOD  PURIFIER  these  pow- 
ders have  no  equal  to  our  knowledge  for 
any  disease  or  bad  condition  caused  by  impure  blood.  Every  man  knows,  or  should  know, 
that  thousands  of  horses  are  sick  or  in  bad  condition,  as  their  owners  say,  simply  because 
their  blood  is  impure,  which  is  caused  by  the  horse  being  kept  in  a  barn  where  the  atmos- 
phere is  foul,  or  by  being  fed  on  improper  food.  We  have  no  hesitancy  in  saying  that 
Prof.  Flint's  Renovating  Powders  are  the  very  best  remedy  known  (in  our  opiuion) 
for  any  ill  condition  or  sickness  caused  by  impure  blood,  which  may  be  known  by  the 
horse  looking  poor,  being  dull,  coat  being  rough  and  not  looking  thrifty,  hide  bound,  legs 
swelling,  etc.  We  never  knew  it  to  fail,  (in  any  case  of  ill  condition  as  described  above, 
after  one  or  two  pounds  had  been  given  to  a  horse  according  to  directions),  but  what  the  horse 
would  fat  up  in  a  very  short  time,  and  act  entirely  different,  really  making  him  a  new  horse. 
FOR  COUGHS.  We  have  always  found  it  a  perfect  cure  for  every  kind  of  a  cough, 
whether  of  short  duration  or  of  long  standing;  if  given  until  one  to  three  pounds  had 
been  used  for  cases  of  long  standing.    Also,  a  perfect  cure  for  epizootic. 

HEAVES.  We  never  have  had  occasion  to  use  any  remedy  for  this  disease  ourselves, 
T)ut  several  parties  have  reported  to  us  that  they  have  cured  cases  of  heaves  with  Prof. 
Flint's  Renovating  Powders,  and  we  believe  them  to  be  excellent  for  this  disease. 

We  can  send  these  powders  by  maii,  postage  prepaid,  for  50  cts.,  for  a  large  package 
weighing  about  one  pound,  or  five  packages  for  $3.35.    Address  all  orders  to 

DR.   B.   J.    KENDALL    CO., 

Enosburgh  Falls,  Vermont. 

KENDALL'S    BLISTER. 

We  wish  to  have  it  understood  that  "KENDALL'S  BLIS- 
TER "  is  entirely  different  from  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,"  as  the 
latter  does  not  blister. 

"Kendall's  Blister"  is  an  excellent  remedy  for  spavins,  (espe- 
^^^  cially  blood  or  bog  spavins),  ring-bone,  splint,  or  any  similar 
difficulty.  In  all  bad  cases  of  long  standing  we  think  they  can 
be  more  successfully  treated  by  the  use  of  "KENDALL'S  BLISTER,"  in 
connection  with  "KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE,"  (as  directed  on  labels,) 
than  by  any  other  remedies  in  use,  as  many  cases  which  will  not  yield  to 
any  other  remedies,  or  to  either  of  these  alone,  will  soon  yield  to  the  use  of 
our  Blister,  followed  up  by  the  use  of  our  Spavin  Cuke,  as  directed. 

Besides  our  Blister  being  a  complete  remedy  when  used  with  the  Spavin 
Cure,  we  think  it  is  well  adapted  to  all  cases  where  any  blister  would  be 
applicable. 

^  This  Blister  is  not  like  many,  so  powerful  as  to  destroy  the  skin  and  other 
tissues,  yet  it  is  very  effective,  and  we  believe  the  very  best  preparation,  of 
its  kind,  which  is  now  in  use. 

Although  this  Blister  was  first  designed  to  be  used  with  the  Spavin  Cure, 
we  have  learned  that  it  works  admirably  alone,  in  many  cases,  and  where 
parties  live  at  a  distance,  and  can  not  find  the  Spavin  Cure  at  their  stores, 
they  can  easily  obtain  our  Blister  by  forwarding  us  the  price,  ($1.00),  and 
we  will  send,  by  return  mail,  to  any  address. 

Our  Blister  is  put  up  in  tin  boxes  and  can  be  sent  by  mail  with  perfect 
■safety  to  any  part  of  the  world. 

DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.,  Enosburgh  Falls';  Vermont. 
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LOOK  WELL  TO  YOUR  HOESE'S  FEET. 


These   drawings    show    how  many 

horses  are  made  lame  and  permanently 

injured  by  the  use  of  the  cold-cut  and 

SHEARED  POINTED  nails.     This  process 

of  manufacture  produces  lamination, 

causing  the  iron  to  form  in  layers,  and 

when  driven  into  the  foot  the  horny 

fibres  of  which  the  hoof  is  composed 

cause  the  nail  to  separate  at  the  point, 

and  one  portion  passes  into  the  foot. 
No  4  represents  one  of  these  nails,  which  was  driven  into  the  hoof,  and  slivered  in 
drivin<r'  one  thin  blade  passing  into  the  quick  or  sensitive  sole.  No.  5,  the  thick  blade 
of  the  nail,  passed  out  of  the  wall  of  the  hoof  for  clinching.  After  a  few  days  the  horse 
was  returned  lame,  and,  upon  removal  of  the  shoe,  a  nail  similar  to  the  above  was  broken 
ofi\  leaving  a  sliver  in  the  foot.  Lock.taw  ensued,  from  which  the  horse  died  L  pon  dissect- 
in<i  the  loot,  a  portion  of  the  nail  was  found  to  have  penetrated  through  the  cothn  bone, 
as"seen  in  Fig.  2,  letter  A,  thus  sacrificing  the  life  of  a  valuable  animal. 

A«  the  remedy  lies  with  the  owner  of  the  horse,  it  is  for  him  to  prohibit  any  cold-rolled 
or  sheared  nails  being  used  in  his  horse's  feet.  The  only  Hot-forged  and  Ham- 
^r^.^ointed  Horse-Shoe  Nail  in  the  World  that  is  not  cut,  clipped  kor 
^JarS Tpon  thV?o7nt  tnd  will  not  split  in  driving,  is  the  PUTNAM  NAIL.  See  that 
vour  horse  is  shod  with  this  nail,  and  avoid  all  nsks. 


This  drawing  was  made  from  a  nail, 
showing  the  lamination  of  iron  in  the 

COLD-ROLLED  AND   SHEARING   prOCeSS. 


This  drawing  was  made  from  the  nail 
taken  from  the  hoof  and  coffin  bone,  as 
shown  in  Figs.  1  and  2. 


Every  Putnam  Nail  is  drawn  down  to  a  point  from  the  rod,  thus: 


The  illustrations  of  the  Putnam  Nails  are  very  interesting,  as  showing  the  superiority 
of  the  nails  made  by  the  hot-forged  process.  The  slivering  of  inferior  nails,  we  are  assured, 
is  not  overdrawn,  and  what  instruments  of  torture  such  jagged  iron  must  be  to  the  sensi- 
tive foot  of  the  horse  can  be  imagined.  The  recommendations  of  these  Nails,  signed  by 
W.  H.  H.  Murray,  Robert  Bonner  and  Budd  Doble,  speak  for  themselves,  and  could  be  in- 
definitely reduplicated.- T/i^-S-pm^  of  the  Times,  New  York.  Novembers,  1879. 

We  address  these  lines  to  HORSE  OWNERS,  because  they  are  the  parties  most  vitally 
interested.  We  feel  assured  that,  after  knowing  the  facts,  and  giving  the  subject  due  con- 
eideration.  they  will,  in  company  with  such  gentlemen  as  Messrs.  BONNER,  MURRAY, 
CHAS.  S.  GREEN,  BUDD  DOBLE,  JAS.  G.  BREEZE,  and  many  other  CELEBRATED 
JUDGES  OF  HORSES,  INSIST  that  their  horses  must  be  shod  with  tne  Putnam  Hot-forged 
and  Hammer-pointed  Nail.    A  few  months'  trial  \^ill  always  convince. 


P.  O.  Address, 

Nepofiset,  Mass. 


THE  PUTNAM  NAIL  COMPANY, 

BOSTON. 

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